The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability within the defence and security sector.
In a recent workshop on reforming Nigeria’s defence and security sector, CISLAC highlighted the marginalization of women in the sector.
It emphasized that Nigeria’s peace, security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are threatened by both traditional and non-traditional security challenges.
The group called on the military to prioritize Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, reversing the trend of destabilization and insecurity.
Despite significant investments in the defence and security sector, the impact remains questionable, with ongoing threats to peace and security.
CISLAC identified factors such as inadequate funding, lack of capacity, corruption, politicization, negative public image, and lack of transparency and accountability as obstacles to effective oversight.
Addressing these challenges requires combating corruption, addressing welfare concerns, improving the economy, and implementing a robust legal framework.
Collaborative efforts are needed to ensure transparency, accountability, and citizen oversight in the defence and security sector.
