President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will step up efforts to tackle insecurity across the country, describing it as a major threat to development and national progress.
The President gave the assurance on Sunday while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos residence for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. He noted that security was a key focus during his recent engagements in the United Kingdom.
Tinubu revealed that he had been strengthening international partnerships to support Nigeria’s security efforts, including discussions with Emmanuel Macron on the provision of equipment and technical assistance. He added that talks with other countries are also ongoing to improve Nigeria’s security capacity.
“Insecurity is an enemy of development, progress, and prosperity,” the President said, stressing the need for collective action to overcome the challenge.
He also warned that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could worsen inflation and affect citizens’ purchasing power, urging state governors to introduce measures that would cushion the impact, particularly on energy and transportation costs.
Tinubu further encouraged governors to remain committed to policies and programmes that directly improve the lives of citizens, while working closely with the Federal Government to address security challenges.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, thanked the President for his leadership and ongoing support to states under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He also noted that discussions around the creation of state police are ongoing, with plans to present a legislative framework to the National Assembly.
The meeting brought together governors from across the country, reflecting a united front in addressing insecurity and strengthening governance nationwide.
