The Federal Government has disbursed N5.15tn in special intervention funds to the military and other security agencies between November 2023 and September 2026, amid persistent insecurity across the country.
An analysis of documents from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) showed that the government received N5.65tn into a dedicated intervention account during the period, with N5.15tn, representing 91.15 percent, already disbursed.
The funds were sourced from the Federation Account, non-oil revenue and transfers from a FAAC withholding account.
The figures were contained in a document titled Ledger of Special Intervention Programme for Nigerian Military, September 2026, prepared by the Federation Account Department of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
Presented at the FAAC Technical Sub-Committee meeting in Abuja on October 14, 2026, the ledger showed that the disbursements were separate from the regular annual budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Defence and other security institutions.
However, it did not specify the military operations, equipment purchases, personnel expenses or security projects funded through the intervention programme.
A breakdown showed that the government disbursed N2.4tn between November 2023 and September 2025, while payments increased to N2.75tn in 2026 as of October 14.
The N2.75tn released in 2026 accounted for 53.4 percent of the total N5.15tn disbursed since the programme began.
The intervention account had an outstanding balance of N500bn as of October 14, following a fresh N500bn transfer without a corresponding payment. This represented 8.85 percent of the total funds received.
Despite the increased security spending, Nigeria continues to face terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, particularly in the North-East, North-West and North-Central regions.
FG reviews national security strategy
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has inaugurated a 33-member committee to review the 2019 National Security Strategy and develop a new framework for addressing emerging threats.
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced this on Thursday during the inauguration of the committee in Abuja.
Represented by retired Major General Sarkin Bello, Ribadu said Nigeria’s security challenges had evolved since the last review in 2019, requiring a broader approach.
He identified terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cybercrime, misinformation, economic challenges, food insecurity and climate change as threats the new strategy must address.
The committee, chaired by Bello and deputised by retired Major General Emeka Onumajuru, is expected to submit its final draft of the National Security Strategy 2026 by November 27.
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