The long-term solution to Boko Haram cannot come solely from Nigeria's security forces, but, rather, also requires Nigeria's political leaders to give serious and sustained attention to addressing the systematic problems of corruption, the lack of effective and equitable governance, and the country's uneven social and economic development.
Royce emphasizes the need for political reform in Nigeria to combat Boko Haram.
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