During my courtesy visit to NBTI Director General Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji in Abuja, I delivered one message: technology incubation is Nigeria's answer to unemployment, insecurity, and hunger. Nigeria should adopt Japan's post-war model of acquiring and adapting technology, lead Africa's AI downstream economy, and engage China's open-source AI wave on sovereign terms. NBTI is not just an agency; it is the engine room of national survival and the pillar on which Africa stands.

The PFIPC affair exposed how an entity with no enabling law reached Nigeria's budget, banking, and government offices. Here are the gaps and the fixes.

Thirteen years ago, a Chief Superintendent of Police stood at a podium I gave him at the University of Ibadan and warned that Nigeria could face large-scale insecurity within a decade. We did not listen. He was right. That officer, Olatunji Disu, is now the 23rd Inspector-General of Police. On 25 June 2026, I stood in his Abuja office and we spoke about state policing, a technology-driven force, officer welfare, and Nigeria's place in the wider world of security cooperation.

The 2026 soldier-democrats honors list borrows one man’s roster, honors regime functionaries, and omits the officer who survived a death sentence for resisting Abacha. OSRS examines why selective memory threatens democratic resilience.

OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC recognizes Mohamed Buba Marwa, Chairman of the NDLEA, as OSRS Security Leader of the Year 2025 following an independent, AI-assisted assessment. The recognition reflects leadership clarity, discipline, and intelligence-driven reform at a critical moment for Nigeria’s security sector.

Kingsley Kuku, newly called to the Nigerian Bar, continues his lifelong mission of peace, cybersecurity, and privacy advocacy. Known for championing Niger Delta amnesty and global anti-cybercrime efforts, he now uses the law to push for stronger digital rights, AI democratization, and citizen data protection. OSRS supports his vision with expert services in cybersecurity, privacy compliance, and AI governance.

Private security companies today do more than patrol—they investigate, protect digital assets, and provide strategic intelligence. At OGUN Security Research and Strategic Services (OSRS), we blend private investigation with cybersecurity, cloud security, and digital forensics to deliver full-spectrum protection. Discover a smarter, safer way to secure your future with OSRS.

At the NextGen Innovation Showcase 2025 in Abuja, Dr. Raji, DG of NBTI, declared a bold new narrative for Nigeria: “We are not a nation of fraudsters. We are a nation of thinkers, builders, and solvers.” His words captured the spirit of a movement driven by indigenous innovation and global ambition.

Nigeria must create opportunities, uphold justice, and reform governance to curb mass migration and build a nation of pride and prosperity.

Partnerships with global tech hubs can position Nigeria as a leader in technology and innovation.