The National Association of Public Affairs Analysts (NAPAA),has reiterated it call for immediate restructuring of Nigeria’s governance architecture, stressing it as an important step to amend the increasing insecurity and deepening strains on the country’s democratic system.
The came at a symposium organised by the National Association of Public Affairs Analysts (NAPAA), at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, theme “Nigeria’s Current Challenges and the Way Out.”
The forum brought together scholars, legal practitioners, political actors and public affairs analysts on the discourse of the nexus between insecurity, governance deficits and Nigeria’s democratic future ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, identified security as the most pressing challenge facing the country, insisting that only far-reaching structural reforms can provide sustainable
Chairman of the occasion, Yemi Farounbi, described insecurity as Nigeria’s most pressing challenge, attributing it to systemic failures, weak institutions and poor policy implementation.
He said despite the nation’s vast human and natural resources, development has remained elusive due to lack of discipline, accountability and effective structures for implementation.
Farounbi stressed that sustainable progress can only be achieved through far reaching reforms that promote responsible governance.
Convener of The Alternative Movement, Segun Showunmi, in a paper titled “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic at a Crossroads: Challenges and Prospects Ahead of the 2027 General Election,” said the country’s democracy, though consistent since 1999, remains weak in substance.
He identified elite dominance, weak party structures, economic hardship and declining voter confidence as key threats to democratic legitimacy, describing the 2027 elections as a critical turning point.
Also speaking at the event, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Niyi Akintola, warned that insecurity continues to undermine socio economic development, discouraging investment and disrupting key sectors.
He called for urgent reforms in security and justice systems, alongside increased investment in youth empowerment to tackle the root causes of instability.
In his remarks, NAPAA Chairman, Seun Adelore, advocated restructuring as a pathway to improved economic growth, healthcare delivery and security, noting that decentralisation would allow regions to maximise their resources.
NAPAA Secretary, Jare Ajayi, emphasised the role of civic engagement in national development, describing the association as a platform for policy driven dialogue and practical solutions.
Speaking further, Owolabi Oladejo, said restructuring would enable regions to develop based on their strengths, projecting significant economic growth for the Western region if empowered.
He also called for the establishment of regional security outfits and state policing.
However, Moshood Erubami, expressed concern over the lack of political will to implement restructuring, despite widespread calls for reform.
Similarly, the Oyo State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akeem Abas, backed restructuring as a necessary step towards addressing Nigeria’s mounting socio economic and security challenges.
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