British government has expressed worry over the rise in conflicts capable of destabilizing Nigeria's democracy in the run-up to the 2023 elections.

Also, some state governors said the level of insecurity in various parts of the country was not only eroding citizen's safety and peoples means of livelihood, but threatening the expression of the rights of all Nigerians.

They spoke at the launch of the Nigeria Governors' Forum Peace and Inclusive Security Initiative in Abuja

Addressing the gathering, Development Director Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, CHRIS BEECROFT,  said the frequent crisis across the country on injustice and impunity, as well as weak justice institutions in the country were major threats to the nation's democracy.

He, however, said peace and stability could be achieved when the causes of conflict in society were managed through strong, fair, and responsive governance mechanisms at community,  state, or federal level.