Abuja, April 13, 2026 — Senior security officials, academics, and technology experts have called for a decisive move away from reliance on large security manpower toward the adoption of advanced technological tools in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity challenges.
The position was made public on Monday during a ceremony in Abuja held in honour of Mr. Peter Olumuji, who recently earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Security and Strategic Studies from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Olumuji currently serves as Secretary of the FCT Administration Command and Control Centre, a facility created to enhance security coordination within the Federal Capital Territory through the use of drones, CCTV surveillance systems, and other digital intelligence-gathering tools.
Chairing the event, the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, highlighted the importance of academic qualifications for modern policing and security work, urging personnel to pursue advanced training relevant to their responsibilities. He also praised Olumuji’s commitment and efficiency, describing him as highly dependable and consistently result-oriented.
The Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Prof. Haruna Ayuba, who supervised Olumuji’s doctoral research, stressed that specialised training in security studies has become critical to effectively addressing emerging threats. He noted that Olumuji demonstrated strong academic dedication throughout his programme, adding that their collaboration also produced joint research publications.
Similarly, Dr. Stephen Okore of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, emphasised the need for professionalism and competence across security institutions, describing Olumuji as a disciplined and supportive colleague who played a leadership role among his peers during their postgraduate studies.
The Director of the FCTA Security Services Department, Mr. Adamu Gwary, attributed Olumuji’s academic achievement to ongoing reforms in the FCT security structure under Minister Nyesom Wike. He explained that the growing presence of doctorate degree holders within the system would strengthen analytical thinking and improve operational responses to security threats in the territory.
In his remarks, Olumuji said his research underscored the need for a strategic transformation in Nigeria’s security operations. He advocated reducing overdependence on physical deployment of personnel and increasing investment in modern security technologies, noting that such an approach would improve efficiency and help reduce risks faced by security operatives in the line of duty.