Dickson and Agwai to Co-Chair National Security Dialogue in Abuja Today
(By The Political Razzmatazz Editorial Team | National Security)
Today, July 28, 2026, all eyes are on the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, alongside the former Chief of Army Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai (Rtd.), will co-chair the highly anticipated maiden edition of the First Daily National Dialogue on Security.
The event will officially kick off at 10:00 a.m.. According to the organizers, this non-partisan gathering aims to examine the root causes of Nigeria’s security crisis and propose practical, lasting solutions.
Matching Words With Action
The high-level gathering will operate under a very strong and timely theme: “Declaration of State of Emergency on Insecurity: Matching Words with Action”.
Dr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the Publisher of First Daily, described the event as a much-needed intervention. The dialogue brings together a powerful mix of stakeholders, including:
- Top security experts and military commanders
- Policymakers and diplomats
- Traditional rulers and civil society groups
- Youth representatives and media practitioners
Key Figures Leading the Conversation
Aside from the two respected co-chairs, several top national figures will play a major role in today’s dialogue.
- The Keynote Speaker: General Lucky Irabor (Rtd.), the former Chief of Defence Staff, will deliver the keynote address.
- Special Guest of Honour: Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, is set to present a special paper titled, “Governors as Chief Security Officers in Nigeria: The Bayelsa Example”.
- Government Representation: The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, will also be in attendance.
A Unified Goal for a Safer Nigeria
Insecurity remains one of the biggest threats to Nigeria’s unity and economic growth. The organizers are highly confident that the frank, robust, and constructive discussions held today will generate actionable recommendations. These solutions will be fed directly into ongoing efforts to protect citizens, strengthen national security, and restore public confidence.