{
  "id": 11370703,
  "title": "Insecurity: Nigeria needs infrastructure to harness technology – Ex-CDS, Irabor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/insecurity-nigeria-needs-infrastructure-to-harness-technology-ex-cds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T05:51:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/02/insecurity-nigeria-needs-infrastructure-to-harness-technology-ex-cds-irabor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has highlighted the country's need for adequate infrastructure to fully leverage technology in addressing security issues. During a live program organized in celebration of Nigeria's 66th Independence Day, Irabor emphasized that the absence of technological solutions is not the issue, but rather the lack of supporting infrastructure and integration to make various technologies work effectively. He explained that regardless of the technology available, there must be an infrastructure to apply those tech solutions, and these technologies must be integrated due to the complexity of the threats faced. Using drones as an example, Irabor pointed out that their effectiveness in security operations depends on the availability of systems to receive, process, and analyze the information they collect. He noted that while steps are being taken to address the infrastructure gap, it is a gradual process that has contributed to some improvements in the country's security situation.",
  "summary": "Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (Rtd), has said Nigeria requires adequate infrastructure to fully harness technology in tackling insecurity across the country.Irabor spoke on Thursday during a Channels Television live programme, “Generation Next: Youth, Power & The Future We Must Build,” organised as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day anniversary. […]…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}