Tinubu: My govt’ll end insecurity in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has again promised that his administration would end insecurity in Nigeria.

Tinubu also expressed his condolences to the families of Nigerians who lost their lives in the recent bombing mishap in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, saying most of the victims tragically lost their lives while reciting the Shadada as they observed maulud, a central statement of faith for practising Muslims.

Speaking at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, in Maiduguri on Monday, the president pledged that the Federal Government will continue to do all within its powers to provide support and care to the families of all Nigerians affected by the remnants of insecurity in parts of Borno State.

He said: “This is my most sacred responsibility and the trajectory of the larger effort shown by the ratio of victory over defeat has been sliding well in our favour since the new administration has resumed office.

“We are not satisfied yet. We are not satisfied until we reach the end of insecurity in Nigeria.”

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President Tinubu further declared that under his watch, security issues would remain a top priority, but not limited only to battlefield concerns.

Tinubu added: “We will provide better amenities and benefits to our gallant armed forces and their families. We are committed to this and this is factored into the 2024 budget.

“We will ensure that our administration reflects the grateful heart of the Nigerian people in the way we treat those who make the ultimate sacrifices on our behalf.”

Also speaking, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, acknowledged the steady improvement in collaboration between the security agencies and the Borno State Government.

Zulum said: “We have seen the close working relationship between our state and the security agencies. The results are speaking for themselves.

“We remain committed to the achievement of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the fight against insecurity anywhere it exists in Nigeria.

“We thank you for your leadership, Mr. President. We will continue to give all required support to the Nigerian Armed Forces.”

On his part, the Shehu of Borno urged Tinubu to deliver his infrastructural interventions to areas that have been hard hit by insurgency over the years.

He said: “We seek the revival of the Lake Chad Commission to provide succour to the large communities in the Lake Chad’s surrounding areas.

“We seek power projects and job creation initiatives for our unemployed youths. Governor Zulum has been performing beyond what is humanly possible but his resources are limited. Please assist him.”

The Star