By Passman Akpos
Kaduna, Nigeria — A public affairs analyst, Suleiman Abubakar, has warned that Nigeria’s unity is being deliberately undermined by foreign interests seeking to exploit the country’s internal challenges and vast natural resources.
In a strongly worded commentary, Abubakar emphasized that for decades, Nigeria has remained a focal point for global powers because of its population, size, strategic location, and wealth of natural resources. According to him, this has made the country a target for foreign interference aimed at shaping its political, economic, and social direction.
> “The idea that Nigeria will one day disintegrate is not new,” he said. “Certain Western analysts and institutions have repeated this prediction for years. Their intention has always been to weaken our unity, create mistrust, and fuel divisions among us.”
Abubakar’s remarks come amid controversy over a viral report claiming that former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Nigerian leaders of allowing widespread killings of Christians in the country. The commentator argued that whether Trump actually made the statement or not, its timing and circulation fit into a long-term Western strategy to stir religious tension and deepen mistrust among Nigerians.
> “The insecurities we face do not target only one religion or one tribe,” Abubakar explained. “In the North West, the majority of those killed by bandits are Muslims. In the North Central, many victims of attacks are Christians. In the South East, IPOB violence is often carried out by people from the same region. In the South West, cult groups and gangs create insecurity among their own communities. And in the North East, Boko Haram has killed both Muslims and Christians without distinction.”
He stressed that the root causes of Nigeria’s security crises were internal — driven by greed, injustice, poverty, and leadership failure — rather than foreign plots. However, he warned that external actors exploit these weaknesses for economic and geopolitical gains.
> “A divided Nigeria is easier to control than a united Nigeria,” Abubakar stated. “Their interest is not peace. Their target is our resources — our land, markets, oil, gas, and minerals.”
To counter this, Abubakar urged Nigerians to reject divisive narratives and resist manipulation by foreign or domestic actors seeking to inflame religious and ethnic tensions. He also called on leaders across sectors to confront insecurity honestly and stop using it for political advantage.
> “We must refuse to be manipulated by external propaganda. We must expose criminals in our communities regardless of religion or ethnicity,” he said. “A killer is a killer, whether he comes from Zamfara, Enugu, Kano, or Ibadan.”
Concluding, the Kaduna-based commentator emphasized that Nigeria’s survival through war, dictatorship, and economic hardship is proof of its resilience.
> “Nigeria is not just a country, it is a destiny,” Abubakar declared. “Unity remains our strongest weapon, and as long as we stand together, Nigeria will remain unbroken.”
