According to a report by Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has stirred fresh discussions online over the underlying causes of insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
His remarks, shared through his official social media platform, have drawn attention to social and economic factors he believes are contributing to the persistent challenges facing the region.
In his post on X on Tuesday, Olayinka raised concerns about the trend of low-income earners engaging in polygamous marriages while having large numbers of children without the financial capacity to adequately provide for them.
He questioned the rationale behind such decisions, suggesting that they contribute significantly to broader societal problems, particularly insecurity.
He emphasized that the issue goes beyond government responsibility, pointing instead to personal choices and societal practices that may be worsening conditions.
According to him, individuals who earn modest incomes but take on the responsibility of multiple households and numerous children create situations that are difficult to manage, both at the family level and within the wider community.
Olayinka further highlighted what he described as visible indicators of a looming crisis, particularly in Abuja.
He pointed to the increasing presence of young children roaming the streets with plastic begging bowls as a troubling sign.
To him, this situation reflects deeper structural and social challenges that, if left unaddressed, could escalate into more serious security concerns in the future.
He argued that children who grow up without proper care, education, and support are more likely to face hardship and develop resentment.
Such conditions, he noted, could push them toward desperation, thereby increasing the likelihood of involvement in criminal activities or other forms of social unrest.
The aide also addressed the tendency among some citizens to attribute the country’s challenges solely to government failure.
While acknowledging that governance plays a role, he maintained that not all issues can be resolved by state intervention, especially those rooted in personal decisions and family structures that place significant strain on limited resources.
“I am sure some people will still come here to blame the government. But what can the government do in the case of a gate-man earning say N60k per month, but has four wives and 17 children?” “Abandoned children, like these ones, will certainly grow up angry, desperate and dangerous,” he warned……See More
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