I won’t rest until insecurity comes to an end – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will not relent in the ongoing efforts to bring insecurity to an end in the country.
The president once again offered his condolences to the families of Nigerians who lost their lives in the recent and tragic bombing incident in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State.
He noted that most victims tragically lost their lives while reciting the Shadada during the observance of Maulud, a central statement of faith for practicing Muslims.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, the president said this during a visit to the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi.
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The President pledged that the Federal Government would continue to do everything within its powers to provide support and care to the families of all Nigerians affected by the lingering insecurity in parts of Borno State.
“They were Nigerians of profound faith, and in the moment of the tragedy, they were reciting the Shadada. God Almighty comforts their families as their nation grieves their passage into glory. May their souls rest in eternal peace,” President Tinubu expressed.
Highlighting the ongoing efforts to address security concerns, the President declared, “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.”
President Tinubu emphasised that security issues would remain a top priority under his leadership, extending beyond battlefield concerns.
He stated, “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,” the statement read.
Under President Tinubu’s leadership, the Office of the National Security Adviser has diligently worked to connect all branches of the nation’s security architecture, enhancing inter-agency intelligence sharing. Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, acknowledged the steady improvement in collaboration between the security agencies and the Borno State Government.
“We have seen the close working relationship between our state and the security agencies. The results speak 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,” Governor Zulum said.
On his part, the Shehu of Borno urged the President to direct infrastructural interventions to areas hard hit by insurgency over the years.
He stated, “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.”
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