The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to make the protection of lives and property a major priority in President Bola Tinubu’s proposed second term, with plans to recruit 78,000 additional security personnel.

The proposed recruitment comprises 28,000 military personnel and 50,000 police officers as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.

The commitments were unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation of the party’s 2027 presidential campaign manifesto, tagged Renewed Hope Agenda 2.0.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment and Deputy Director of the APC Directorate of Manifesto and Policy Development, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said the proposed measures were designed to build a safer and more resilient nation.

She disclosed that the party also planned to complete the establishment and equipping of four additional Army divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City.

Oduwole said the proposed administration would sustain intelligence-driven military operations against insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, while deploying trained Forest Guards, Agro-Rangers and Mining Marshals to protect farming communities, forest reserves and mineral resources.

The manifesto also promises stronger border surveillance, improved intelligence gathering and expanded community policing to address security challenges across the country.

Beyond security, the APC identified improved living standards, affordable basic needs, energy, infrastructure, economic growth and accountable governance as key areas of focus for the proposed 2027–2031 administration.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, urged Nigerians to assess the party’s previous and current manifestoes based on its record of delivering on campaign promises since 2023.

He acknowledged the economic challenges confronting households and stressed the need to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens.

The APC said the proposed commitments would guide its programmes between 2027 and 2031, with measurable targets and public reporting mechanisms to monitor implementation.