Rising food insecurity, inflation weakening economy – Center

The Center for Crisis Communication (CCC) has revealed that rising food insecurity, and inflation is further weakening the country’s economy in different sectors.

Chairman, Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), Maj Gen Chris Olukolade (Rtd) made the disclosure in Abuja yesterday during the second quarter 2026 National Security and Stability Report presentation.

He said, “From the reports, the Centre further observes that worsening economic conditions, rising food insecurity and persistent inflation continue to exacerbate public frustration and heighten social vulnerabilities. Equally concerning are reports of restrictions on press freedom and the misuse of extant laws against journalists, developments that have implications for democratic governance and public accountability.”

He added that the observation is from Crisis Communication Hub (CCB) which concluded sentiment analyses and perception index on Nigeria’s security, conflict, and information environment for the second quarter of 2026.

“After a thorough review of the report, the Centre expresses deep concern over the convergence of escalating insecurity, widespread disinformation, severe economic hardship, that poses significant risks to national stability and social cohesion,” he added

He added that: “In June 2026, revealed deterioration in the the period which was characterised by persistent terrorist attacks, mass kidnappings, violent banditry, farmer‑herder clashes, the resurgence of extremist elements, and an alarming expansion in the use of artificial intelligence‑driven disinformation and coordinated misinformation campaigns.”

The Center also adopted state police to address economic challenges noting that “Considering the growing public consensus that state policing represents a more responsive and effective approach to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, the Centre reiterates its support for the establishment of state police as part of broader security sector reforms as it will go a long way in boosting economic gains and investor confidence.”

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