Nigeria Is Capable of Handling Its Security Challenges — Echefu

A security expert and Chairman of EIB Group, Dr. Bright Echefu, has stated that Nigeria is fully capable of addressing its security challenges through innovation, advanced technology, and greater investment in indigenous solutions.

Speaking during a media tour of the company’s security facilities on Wednesday, Echefu highlighted the role of local technology firms in supporting national security efforts. EIB Group provides digital forensics, tracking, and intelligence support to Nigerian security agencies and supplies a range of surveillance and combat drones.

Among its products are the Arginin Reconnaissance Drone, specifically designed for high-performance intelligence and surveillance missions, and other advanced systems like the Arsenio BFLY and Xander Reconnaissance Drones, which are capable of navigating challenging environments and executing precision attacks.

“These systems are crucial in combating insurgent groups, with drones deployed for both reconnaissance and direct engagement missions,” Echefu said. “The objective is to showcase the capabilities of our locally developed security apparatus and its potential to significantly enhance counter-insurgency operations.”

He emphasized the role of drone technology in boosting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, protecting troops, and reducing casualties by minimizing the need for manned missions.

Echefu also addressed the growing threat posed by the use of commercial drones by insurgent groups. In response, he said Nigerian security forces are now leveraging advanced counter-drone technologies, including detection and jamming systems, and improved intelligence-gathering tools.

“Our system processes collected data to generate actionable insights, which improve decision-making and resource allocation,” he noted. “It also offers real-time dashboards displaying the status and location of monitored targets, utilizing satellite imagery and data analysis to support security agencies.”

Calling for increased government support, Echefu stressed that local firms have the capacity to provide the logistics and technological backbone needed in the fight against insecurity.

“With the right policies and investment, Nigerian companies can fully meet the country’s security needs. There’s already significant progress—people are manufacturing drones, even tractors, right here in Nigeria,” he said.

He also praised the Nigerian military for its growing support for local manufacturers through research collaboration and procurement partnerships.

“Nigeria has 100 per cent capacity right now to end this insurgency, thanks to the number of indigenous companies investing heavily in security innovation,” Echefu affirmed.