The Nigerian government has announced its readiness to publicly unveil the individuals and networks responsible for financing terrorist activities across the nation. This significant move, aimed at dismantling the economic backbone of insurgency, is expected to occur within the coming days.
Public Unveiling of Terror Backers Imminent
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, made this disclosure during an interview on TVC News on Sunday, December 1, 2025. He assured citizens that the administration has made critical decisions on national security which will soon become visible.
"At home, the government is making far-reaching decisions. In the coming days, Nigerians will know who the terrorists are and those funding them," Bwala stated emphatically. He highlighted that domestic intelligence and security operations have been intensified specifically to disrupt the channels of terror financing.
Global Shift of Extremism to the Sahel
Bwala provided crucial context, explaining that the nature of terrorism has evolved. It is no longer just a local criminal issue but part of a broader international structure. He noted a strategic shift in extremist operations.
According to him, networks that were once concentrated in the Middle East have now pivoted towards the Sahel region, creating dangerous hubs that pose a direct threat to stability in West Africa. This development, he said, has galvanized stronger commitments from Nigeria's international partners who are now cooperating more closely to support counter-terrorism efforts.
"Since the events of 9/11, terrorism has been treated as a global security issue. Any nation where terrorists operate becomes a concern to the rest of the world," Bwala remarked, underscoring the necessity for joint global action.
Government Rejects Genocide Claims, Vows Protection for All
Addressing allegations of genocide in the country, the presidential aide firmly dismissed them as unfounded. He cited independent analyses from respected global media which established that the pattern of violence does not target any specific religious group.
"The killings affect both Christians and Muslims, and his duty is to protect every Nigerian life," Bwala said, referring to President Tinubu's mandate. He pointed to expanded security deployments and intensified joint operations across conflict-prone regions as evidence of the government's commitment to safeguarding all citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity.
Bwala described this comprehensive security approach as "real leadership backed by real results," emphasizing that exposing and crippling the financial networks of terrorists is a pivotal step toward ending the nation's insecurity.
This is not the first time Nigeria has moved to name terror financiers. In 2024, the government publicly listed 21 individuals and six Bureau de Change entities as sponsors of terrorism. That list regained attention in 2025 amidst renewed international concern.
