**FG: Nigeria's Insecurity Requires Support from Global Powers, Not Direct Intervention** In a move to address the growing security concerns in Nigeria and the wider West African region, the federal government has called for supportive, rather than direct military intervention, from global powers such as the United States. Speaking at a recent discussion on regional security at the Chatham House in London, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, emphasized that home-grown solutions backed by international support are more effective in tackling security challenges in Nigeria and the Sahel. While the Nigerian government welcomes cooperation with the US and other major powers, including Russia, Tuggar maintains that external involvement should focus on providing equipment, intelligence, and logistical backing, rather than deploying troops on the ground. He cited the success of earlier regional peacekeeping operations, such as the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) during conflicts in Sierra Leone and Liberia, as evidence that West African-led security initiatives can deliver results. The minister also highlighted the complexity of the security environment in West Africa, which is characterized by cross-border insurgencies, competing geopolitical interests, and weak governance structures in border communities. He warned that direct foreign military engagement in the region could complicate already fragile security dynamics. Meanwhile, in Northeast Nigeria, troops have successfully resisted three attempts by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) to overrun a military location in the past 24 hours. The incident underscores the need for a multi-faceted approach to addressing insecurity in the region. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has also criticized the security strategy of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, saying that it is failing to address the root causes of terrorism. According to HURIWA, the strategy is not addressing the issue of youth unemployment, which is driving many young Nigerians to join terrorist groups. In a related development, a Ghanaian minister has attributed the spread of insecurity in West Africa to youth unemployment, which he says is a pressing issue that requires urgent attention. His comments highlight the need for governments in the region to address the socio-economic challenges that are driving insecurity. Overall, the federal government's position on seeking supportive, rather than direct intervention, from global powers reflects a growing recognition of the need for a more nuanced approach to addressing Nigeria's security challenges.