Nigeria, May 13 -- Trust is a function of two things: character and competence. - Stephen R Covey.

During the recent ministerial briefing, where ministers provide updates on their activities to citizens, the Minister for Environment delivered a notably insightful report. However, the subsequent presentation by the Minister of Defence appeared to be a recitation of a political statement, rather than an exposition on national security. The audience raised questions supported by pertinent data. I believe it was the voice of Dr Kabiru Adamu of Beacon Consulting, who referred to recent security statistics and the measures needed to mitigate some of the issues. The Minister's responses were largely unsatisfactory to those with expertise on sec...