As Nigeria continues to grapple with evolving security threats, stakeholders are increasingly advocating a shift from conventional security strategies to technology-driven, intelligence-led solutions. In response, a new citizen-focused security reporting platform, Synited Safe, has been launched in Abuja to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve early warning systems and deepen public participation in national security.
Developed as the capstone project of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), the mobile application enables citizens to report security incidents in real time, either anonymously or with their identities, creating a direct channel for information sharing with relevant security agencies.
Speaking at the launch, Project Team Lead Uche Ekeledo said the platform was designed to bridge the communication gap between citizens and security agencies by providing a secure and accessible reporting system.
According to him, Synited Safe promotes a whole-of-society approach to tackling insecurity by harnessing digital innovation and encouraging community-based intelligence gathering.
“The app allows users to submit reports in just three simple steps, with the entire process taking less than five seconds. It is designed to strengthen early warning mechanisms, improve coordination among stakeholders and support faster emergency response,” Ekeledo said.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Ebimboere Seiyefa, Acting Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Baze University, described technology as a vital component of Nigeria’s evolving security architecture.
She said the platform would enable citizens to provide timely and credible information on security incidents, generating actionable intelligence that could help authorities identify threats early, deploy security personnel effectively and provide prompt assistance to victims.
“Early response can only be effective when monitoring systems are functional. A reliable early warning system provides actionable intelligence that not only helps identify perpetrators but also improves emergency response by enabling the timely deployment of security personnel and medical support,” she said.
Representing the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Dr. Amina Saleh stressed the importance of building trust between citizens and security institutions. She urged Nigerians to embrace the platform, revealing that she personally registered with her identity to demonstrate confidence in the application’s security while reminding users that anonymous reporting remains an option.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters, Jamiu Abiola, described security as a collective responsibility and encouraged Nigerians to leverage technology by actively using the application to support national security efforts.
Also speaking, Colonel Drissa Koné, Defence Attaché at the Malian Embassy in Nigeria, said security is everyone’s responsibility and called for stronger collaboration among governments, security institutions and citizens to address emerging threats across the region.
The Executive Director of the Peace Education and Practice Network, Moses Abolade, advocated wider adoption of the platform, particularly in secondary schools, where security concerns continue to disrupt learning. He also called for stronger partnerships among government agencies, civil society organisations and local communities to promote lasting peace and safer communities.
The event concluded with the official unveiling of the Synited Safe application, bringing together stakeholders with a renewed commitment to harness technology, collaboration and citizen engagement to strengthen Nigeria’s security and early warning systems.
