In Nigeria, General Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff) proposed the complete fencing of the nation's borders with its four neighbours. The suggestion is a drastic measure aimed at stemming the influx of armed groups and tackling escalating insecurity across the country. This marks the first time such a suggestion has been publicly put forth by a high-ranking Nigerian official. Let's listen into this audio from the security conference in Abuja...

Nigeria's military is currently stretched thin battling widespread security challenges, most notably a 16-year insurgency in the northeast spearheaded by Boko Haram and its splinter group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Nigeria's perceived economic strength makes it an attractive target for these groups. However, we cannot forget the legacy of borders on the continent. In this hour, we talk about national security in the SAHEL region and if this proposal of stricter border management policy in Nigeria is even feasible. We are joined by this...

Guest: Charles Asiegbu - Fellow of Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

Guest: Dr Samuel Oyewole - Research Fellow at the University of Pretoria, South Africa and Lecturer at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.

Guest: Prof. Mbekezeli Mkhize - Associate Professor of International and Diplomacy Studies, Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, UNISA