In a decisive response to escalating security challenges and recent international threats, prominent Northern Nigerian leaders have convened a high-level security summit in Kebbi State. The emergency meeting comes directly following controversial invasion threats made by US President Donald Trump regarding alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Emergency Security Gathering in Northern Nigeria
The crucial security summit took place in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi state capital, on Monday, November 10, 2025. This high-stakes gathering brought together the region's most influential figures, including state governors, traditional rulers, security experts, and critical stakeholders, all united by the urgent need to address Northern Nigeria's deteriorating security situation.
Chairing the landmark meeting were two of Northern Nigeria's most respected figures: the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, and Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior. Their leadership underscored the gravity of the situation and the need for immediate, coordinated action.
Strategic Response to Regional Threats
According to organizers from the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF), the summit represented a strategic intervention designed to confront the escalating security challenges head-on. Alhaji Yelwa, Chairman of ABMPF, emphasized that the meeting aimed to chart a new course toward sustainable peace and stability across Northern Nigeria.
"As insecurity continues to threaten peace, development, and stability across Nigeria, particularly in the northern region, our forum, in collaboration with the Kebbi State Government, has concluded plans to host the 2025 Broadcast Media Security Summit," Yelwa stated. He further explained that the gathering was conceived as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and collective action among stakeholders committed to restoring peace and strengthening national cohesion.
Addressing International Concerns and Local Realities
The timing of the summit is particularly significant, occurring against the backdrop of President Trump's invasion threats and growing international concern about Nigeria's security situation. Organizers expressed deep concern about the devastating impact of insecurity on lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure throughout the Northern region.
Yelwa noted that previous security interventions had yielded only minimal and unsustainable outcomes, making this comprehensive approach necessary. The 2025 summit brought together broadcasters, policymakers, security professionals, and development partners to develop practical communication strategies capable of enhancing public trust, countering violent extremism, and supporting ongoing national security reforms.
Expected attendees included state governors, military chiefs, civil society groups, traditional leaders, and representatives from development agencies. The discussions were anticipated to lead to concrete recommendations and collaborative frameworks that could redefine Northern Nigeria's approach to tackling insecurity.
The summit also highlighted the critical role of media and communication in shaping public perception and building confidence in security operations, recognizing that effective communication is essential in the fight against violent extremism and for maintaining national unity.
