Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says if the country's security forces fail to neutralise the threat posed by the terror group Boko Haram he will be forced to seek external help.

But Jonathan emphasised that such intervention would be only be necessary if all avenues had been exhausted to tackle the security threat posed by the extremist Islamic sect.

There is increasing speculation that the West African economic powerhouse would disintegrate by 2015 because of the rising terrorism.

Political analysts also believe that if Boko Haram's relentless attacks are not curtailed Jonathan might be the last leader of a united Nigeria.

Igbo Youths Movement (IYM) on Thursday said the Christmas bombings by Boko Haram that killed tens of people raised questions about the survival of the State.

However, Ahmed Gulak, the special adviser to Jonathan on political issues dismissed the fears. "Nigeria is not a failed state and is not at war," he said.

"We are only passing through a phase of our life as a nation and the challenges are global.

"Globally, it is acknowledged that terrorism must be handled with caution and courage as well as huge resources."

In response to the increasing talks of a break-up, the Jonathan administration said it was studying the conditions that might have informed such predictions to ensure that it does not become a reality.

The government has also responded by spending more to equip the military and other security agencies. It has recruited more personnel to match the nation's growing population in the 2012 budget.

"The 2012 security budget is based on an informed position that the country needs to equip the security agencies and increase the personnel to enable them tackle the security challenges facing the country," Gulak told journalists.