By Raliat Adenekan
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s “Renewed Hope” commitment to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges, asserting that the fight against criminal “tyranny” remains a top priority.
Speaking at his Lagos residence during an Eid-el-Fitr gathering as he hosted the Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 Governors on Sunday, the President emphasized that insecurity must not be allowed to overshadow the government’s efforts to provide essential support for the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.
Fresh from a historic three-day State Visit to the United Kingdom, the President revealed that security was a cornerstone of his international engagements.
He reported successful high-level discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, both of whom have pledged collaboration on advanced security equipment and modern technological interventions. These global partnerships are intended to bolster Nigeria’s internal defense mechanisms and provide more robust protection for restive regions like Borno State.
Beyond physical security, President Tinubu addressed the looming economic pressures caused by international volatility. He warned that the ongoing Middle East crisis is likely to spike inflation and weaken purchasing power, particularly regarding energy and transportation costs. In response, he urged the 23 governors in attendance to implement proactive policies and provide local incentives to cushion the blow for their residents, anticipating increased demands from labor unions for greater government support.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), confirmed that the governors are working closely with the National Security Adviser on a legislative framework for the establishment of state police.
The Eid gathering, attended by a bipartisan group of governors from across the federation, served as a display of national unity. President Tinubu thanked the leaders for their commitment to togetherness, urging them to remain resilient in translating their shared visions into programs that directly improve the livelihoods of Nigerians.
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