Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the spate of insecurity in the country as “an unconventional warfare” that should be tackled with intelligence.

Dabiri-Erewa made this assertion at a virtual conference organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation(NIDO) Worldwide.

The the conference was themed, “Security Challenges in Nigeria: Engaging the Diaspora.”

In her remarks, Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians to be appreciative of the role of security forces in tackling insecurity in the country.

The NIDCOM boss stressed the need to highlight the successes being recorded by the security forces as opposed the criticisms they constantly received.

According to her, involvement at the communal level is capable of bringing a quick end to the incessant security challenges in the country.

“My appeal to everyone is to stop talking down on Nigeria because real change begins when we start seeing the good in the country,” she said.

Also, Chairman, NIDO Europe, Dr Bashir Obasekola, condemned the worrisome state of security and its impacts on the wellbeing of citizens.

According to him, insecurity continues to leave scars not just on the emotional and psychological aspects of lives, but also on the economy of the country.

“We fully understand the challenges being faced by Nigeria and hope to be able to build a safer community.

“NIDO Worldwide will continue to seek lasting solutions to issues as they arise,” Obasekola said.

Meanwhile, a security expert and former DSS Assistant Director, Dennis Amachree, enumerated ways in which members of the diaspora could be fully involved in happenings in their home country.

He said platforms should be created for Nigerians in diaspora to fully participate in the politics of Nigeria, adding that all skilled professionals should be gathered in order to leave no one behind.

“When it comes to funds, a coherent policy framework should be created to harness remittances and such should be redirected for productive investments for development.”