The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) has requested that the federal government mirror the security structures used in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Brazil to address rising internal instability. National Commandant Dr. Dickson Ameh Akoh argued that relying solely on armed military forces is insufficient and that a more specialized, auxiliary approach is necessary.
During a briefing in Abuja, Dr. Akoh suggested that the current burden on traditional security agencies has led to operational fatigue and gaps in coverage. He proposed that by integrating non-kinetic strategies and division of labor, the government could better manage threats while allowing the police and military to focus on core combat operations. The PCN leader emphasized that the country’s youth population could be organized into an intelligence-gathering network to monitor grassroots vulnerabilities.
Dr. Akoh expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to reorganize the nation’s security framework. He called on the administration to formally incorporate the Peace Corps and its 187,000 members into this new system. By handling neighborhood safety and school security, the corps aims to serve as an early-warning mechanism for intelligence-led intervention.
The commandant also urged the 10th Senate to finalize the pending legislation meant to institutionalize the Peace Corps. He described the passage of this bill as a crucial step in transforming youth from a demographic liability into a consistent asset for national stability and civic service.
