NIGERIANS MUST FIND SOLUTIONS TO NIGERIAS PROBLEMS BY LOOKING WITHIN WASHINGTON — The State Department is financing a new 24-hour satellite television channel in the turbulent northern region of Nigeria that American officials say is crucial to countering the extremism of radical groups such as Boko Haram. The move signals a ramping up of American counterinsurgency efforts to directly challenge the terrorist group, which abducted nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls in April. Nigerian Voices Comment - This US initiative will prove to be very challenging indeed in an area where the insurgency is most active. It is important to note, the insurgents seamlessly mix with the population and frequently disguise in military uniforms. - https://facebook/voices.nigerian An initiative that will work is the introduction of intelligence gathering and reporting process courses in secondary school across Nigeria. This will train the youth (approx 50% of the population) on intelligence gathering strategies and techniques. This initiative will not only address the short term security concerns but also medium to long term security issues regardless of the causes of insecurity. - Ken Uwotu (lnkd.in/d3H4YKv) Nigerians must note - The population group aged between 15 to 55, constitute 86.21 Million – Index Mundi (July 2013 est.)
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:39:40 +0000
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