The United Kingdom (UK), yesterday, reviewed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria and submitted that democracy might be destabilised in the run up to the 2023 general elections. UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave the warning in Abuja at the launch of the peace and inclusive security initiative by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Development Director of FCDO, Chris Beecroft, who delivered a goodwill message at the launch, noted: “Nigeria faces significant peace and security challenges. Represented by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Vice Chairman, National Peace Committee, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, said Nigeria is faced with “instrumentalisation of violence”. xHe said the Peace Committee is ready to collaborate with anybody or group on security.

Source: The Guardian July 09, 2021 03:56 UTC