In a candid television discussion dated on 10th Feruary, 2026 on KAFTAN TV’s The Polity, the Regent of Abagana and US-based medical practitioner Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze welcomed the reported arrival of American troops in Nigeria as a positive development in the country’s ongoing fight against insecurity.
Dr. Anakwenze, appearing as a guest in the program’s second segment, expressed strong support for enhanced Nigeria-US security cooperation. He described the deployment as a significant and welcome move that could help bring an end to the criminality plaguing parts of the nation.
According to Dr. Anakwenze, the partnership signals a new era. He argued that with American involvement alongside Nigerian efforts, the sponsors and financiers of criminal activities should be aggressively prosecuted to deliver lasting peace. He emphasized that Nigeria possesses abundant natural and human resources; diamonds, gold, bauxite, oil, fertile land for crops like rice, beans, and yams but security remains the critical missing link preventing full development.
Highlighting self-reliance and community defense, the doctor drew comparisons to practices in the United States. He advocated for responsible arming of citizens and communities for self-protection, stating that every household should be equipped to defend itself immediately, rather than waiting for federal forces. He noted that in his home Abagana, strong local vigilance and preparedness allow residents to enjoy life without fear, even staying out late.
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“Nigerians should be allowed to carry arms responsibly to defend themselves,” Dr. Anakwenze said, stressing this is for protection, not aggression. He called for well-armed local vigilantes, state and local government mobilization, and training so communities do not rely solely on distant responses from Abuja.
The physician, who splits time between the US and Nigeria, painted an optimistic picture of the country’s future. He said Nigeria’s potential is immense if the right leadership emerges and security improves. He personally enjoys his visits home more than life abroad, returning primarily for economic reasons while cherishing the homeland.
Host Dioong praised Dr. Anakwenze’s patriotic passion and positive outlook, reiterating key points; the benefits of US-Nigeria collaboration, the need for self-defense rights, and the Regent's deep affection for Nigeria despite living mostly in America.
The discussion framed the US troops’ arrival as potentially marking “Uhuru” (freedom) from insecurity, shifting from rhetoric to actionable international support. Dr. Anakwenze’s remarks points at a blend of external partnership, domestic empowerment, and resource-driven optimism as pathways to a brighter Nigerian future.
This segment aired as part of a wider episode that also examined challenges around electronic transmission of election results. The full program is available on KAFTAN TV’s YouTube channel.
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