John David, a leading voice in cybersecurity and CEO of Data Addicts LLC, has called for a paradigm shift towards smarter, technology-driven partnerships.
David, a US army veteran renowned for his data-centric security models, in a statement, stated that the Nigeria’s complex threat environment — from terrorism and cross-border crime to cyber threats — requires a modern collaboration blueprint built on transparency and digital empowerment.
“The Nigerian government recently outlined its terms for future foreign security assistance, signalling a move towards more sovereign and strategic engagements,” the statement reads in part.
“Officials emphasised that while international support is welcome, particularly from partners like the United States, it must strictly align with national priorities.”
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“The core of the new policy demands mutually beneficial partnerships that prioritise capacity-building and intelligence-sharing, ensuring that external involvement ultimately ‘strengthens, rather than undermines, our ability to lead on security matters within our region’.”
According to David, this stance is not just prudent but essential. He argued that nations must retain ownership of their security apparatus while leveraging cutting-edge technology to build resilience.
Data Addicts, his firm, is poised to support this vision by providing African governments with advanced data analytics, robust cybersecurity frameworks, and digital threat-tracking tools designed to accelerate response times and fortify national defenses.
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As Nigeria asserts greater control over its security architecture, David believes the path forward lies in this new model of collaboration: smart, sovereign, and powered by technology that empowers local agencies to forge long-term stability.
