President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, assuring that he has prioritised national security as a fundamental aspect of his governance.
He stated this at the Chief of Defence Staff Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja yesterday.
Tinubu, represented by the minister of defence, Muhammed Badaru, lauded the military and security agencies for their relentless efforts in combating security threats across the country.
He said, “While I applaud the tremendous efforts of the Armed Forces, I wish to also commend the various joint task forces and security agencies operating across the country for demonstrating the tenacity to bring all armed criminals to book.
“This has been instrumental in ensuring peace and stability within our country. Let me assure you that I have prioritised Nigeria’s security and will remain committed to supporting our Armed Forces and other security and para-military agencies in discharging assigned tasks and responsibilities. “
He emphasised the need for synergy among all security arms to tackle the evolving security landscape effectively.
Tinubu urged participants to explore innovative solutions, integrate emerging technologies, and foster multi-agency cooperation to counter the nation’s security threats effectively.
In his remarks, Senator Ahmed Lawan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, called for greater investment in the defence and intelligence sectors to effectively address the country’s security challenges.
Lawan also advocated restructuring military procurement processes to align with the operational needs of various security services.
The minister of foreign affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, represented by the permanent secretary, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed also spoke at the event. He emphasised that promoting peace and security remains a core pillar of Nigeria’s foreign policy.
He stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the military share a common goal of ensuring Nigeria remains a hopeful hope for Africa and the global community.
He said, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes seriously the crucial task of translating our government and people’s vision and aspirations into effective diplomatic action,”.