Op-Ed

An Open Letter To ADC National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

ByGuest Writer

PublishedMay 25, 2026

AN OPEN LETTER TO ADC NATIONAL SECRETARY, OGBENI RAUF AREGBESOLA

Dear Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,

Please sir, find below my heartfelt letter concerning the state of insecurity in Nigeria and the need for experienced leaders to contribute ideas and solutions for national rescue.

I write to you today as a concerned Nigerian who remembers with admiration the practical security measures and youth empowerment programs implemented during your tenure as Governor of Osun State.

At a time when insecurity, kidnapping, banditry, and fear have spread across many parts of Nigeria, many citizens cannot help but reflect on the relative peace and proactive security structure that existed in Osun State under your leadership. During your administration, thousands of youths were meaningfully engaged through employment opportunities, reducing idleness and criminal tendencies. The recruitment of about 20,000 youths into various programs gave many young people hope, purpose, and direction.

Beyond employment, your government also demonstrated seriousness about security. Armored security vehicles, modern gadgets, surveillance support, and visible security presence across the state gave residents confidence and reassurance. Security operatives appeared motivated and equipped to respond effectively to threats.

Today, Nigeria faces one of the most challenging periods in its history. Kidnapping has become rampant, communities live in fear, farmers cannot safely access their lands, travelers are constantly at risk, and many young people feel abandoned.

Recently, the heartbreaking killing and beheading of a mathematics teacher, Oyedokun, in Oriire Local Government near Ogbomoso in Oyo State shocked many Nigerians deeply. When innocent teachers and hardworking citizens are no longer safe, it shows how urgent the security situation has become. Families now live in fear, and many people are losing hope in the system.

This is why I humbly appeal to you and other experienced political leaders across party lines to put political differences aside and join hands in rescuing Nigeria. The nation urgently needs practical ideas, tested strategies, and courageous leadership. Your experience in Osun State can contribute meaningfully to the national conversation on security and youth development.

I also want to say something personal. When I visited Canada, I saw traces and replicas of many ideas that reminded me of your administration almost everywhere I went. From sanitation culture and environmental cleanliness to organized emergency response systems, youth engagement structures, community maintenance systems, and ambulance services, I remembered your O-Clean, O-Job, and O-Ambulance initiatives. As I walked through those clean streets and organized systems abroad, my mind sincerely prayed for you and for Nigeria. It made me reflect deeply on how visionary leadership can transform society when supported and sustained.

Many people did not fully appreciate some of those initiatives then, but time has revealed their value. Cleanliness, orderliness, youth empowerment, and community security are not luxuries; they are foundations of a functioning society.

Nigeria needs policies that will:

Engage youths productively through employment and skills programs.

Strengthen local intelligence gathering.

Equip security personnel with modern tools and technology.

Improve collaboration between communities and security agencies.

Restore public confidence through visible and responsive security measures.

Promote sanitation, orderliness, and social responsibility at the grassroots level.

This is not the time for division or political rivalry. It is a time for patriotic sacrifice and collective responsibility. Nigerians are yearning for leaders who will rise above politics and speak boldly for the safety, dignity, and unity of the country.

May God guide and strengthen you as you continue to contribute to the progress of our dear nation.

Yours faithfully,

A Concerned Nigerian

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