President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that ongoing adjustments to the nation’s security architecture will soon yield positive results, saying his administration remains committed to restoring peace and stability across the country.
The president gave the assurance on Friday while receiving a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence.
Tinubu said plans to establish state and community policing were central to changing Nigeria’s security narrative, noting that the required legislative processes were ongoing at the National Assembly. He urged religious leaders to cooperate with government efforts, stressing that some security measures would take time to mature.
“The mood of the nation is peaceful, although our ungoverned spaces are so large. The challenge is real, but we will surmount it,” the president said, calling for vigilance and collaboration from faith-based organisations.
He explained that delays in acquiring military hardware had affected public perception of the government’s resolve, adding that such equipment was costly and not readily available. Tinubu disclosed that four attack helicopters ordered from the United States would take time to arrive, while discussions were also ongoing with Turkey for assistance.
Despite the challenges, the president said the government was not relenting in its efforts to counter banditry and insurgency. Commenting on the recent abduction and subsequent release of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, he said public debate over the circumstances of their release was secondary to their safety.
