Security Experts Laud Enugu Security Investment, Urge Nationwide Adoption

Security experts and personnel drawn from various agencies have commended the Enugu State Government for its significant investment in modern security infrastructure, describing it as a model that should be replicated across Nigeria.

The commendation came during a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah at the Government House, Enugu, on Monday by members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 19 of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Abuja.

The delegation, on a study tour themed “Ethnic Militia and Resource Competition in Africa: Implications for National Security,” was led by Olalekan Fashanu.

Speaking to journalists after the visit, a member of the institute, Dr Olusola Opa-Ola, praised the state’s investment in its Command and Control Centre, supported by artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance cameras deployed across Enugu.

He described the system as a major breakthrough in crime prevention and security coordination, noting that it had strengthened the state’s ability to detect and respond to threats.

“We are impressed with what we have seen, particularly in the area of security,” he said. “The command and control system has helped in curbing insecurity and identifying vulnerable areas. Other states should emulate this model. It has helped to nip crime in the bud.”

He also emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among security agencies and tiers of government, adding that no single institution or state could effectively tackle insecurity alone.

Governor Mbah, in his remarks, said his administration’s ambition to grow Enugu State’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion required a deliberate focus on security as a foundation for development.

He said efforts to restore safety had already begun yielding results, improving investor confidence and public trust in government.

The governor also described Nigeria as a country richly endowed with resources but challenged by what he called the “tragedy of the commons,” where lack of clear ownership structures undermines effective resource management.

He urged the visiting experts to deepen their research and contribute insights that could help address national security and governance challenges.