This report carries exceptional weight because it has been endorsed by leading global experts in security, terrorism, intelligence studies, and hybrid threats. Their signatures are not a formality but a reflection of a unified professional consensus grounded in decades of experience analyzing contemporary conflicts, extremist movements, and regional security dynamics. These experts represent internationally respected academic and research institutions that have long shaped global security policy. Their endorsement provides this document with a high degree of professional legitimacy, confirming that its findings should be taken seriously—not merely as an analytical overview, but as a strategic contribution to understanding one of the most complex security challenges currently unfolding in Africa. At the same time, the report is designed to serve a constructive purpose: to support the authorities of Nigeria, who are confronting an extremely complicated multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and security environment.
The objective is not criticism but assistance—offering clear, precise, and objective information that can help state institutions implement effective reforms, stabilize affected regions, and rebuild public trust. It is in the interest of all parties—Nigeria, the wider West African region, and the international community—to preserve Nigeria’s stability, territorial integrity, and cohesion, as well as the safety and dignity of all its citizens, regardless of ethnic or religious identity. Backed by the authority of leading experts, this document represents a step toward deeper understanding and a shared effort to identify sustainable solutions.
