Hon. minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed has stated that the administration of President Buhari has continued to make issue of a major plank.
Although admitting that the present security situation of the country has continued to pose a great challenge, he noted that Buhari had continued to take the bull by the horn which would have been far-reaching if it was in the past administration's.
He said, With the way the insurgents were going before this Administration came into office, with their control of a vast swath of land the size of Belgium, with their freewheeling attacks in almost a dozen states, including the Federal Capital Territory which was hit at least five times, perhaps they could have achieved their aim of declaring an Islamic State in Nigeria, if President Buhari had not acted decisively. After all, in 2014, Boko Haram declared a Caliphate in Gwoza after capturing Bama and Gamboru as well as other towns and villages in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. They installed their own Emirs, collected taxes and flew their flag before the military dislodged them.
Mohammed stated that the president had continued to provide quality leadership in order to ensure that security agencies decisively tackle tackle the cankerworm of insecurity of any hue.
According to him, No Administration in Nigeria's recent history has provided the security agencies with the hardware needed to tackle insecurity as that of President Buhari, in addition to raising the morale of our security men and women. Only last week, Mr. President commissioned an armada of naval boats and ships in the latest effort to enhance our nation's maritime security. The army, the air force and the police, among others, have also been receiving modern hardware to strengthen their arsenal.
He noted that Buhari has continued to work with other countries in other to tackle insecurity, especially terrorism.
"President Buhari has done so much, under very difficult economic and social conditions, to tackle insecurity in our country. Not only has he done so much. President Buhari continues to do much more to keep Nigerians safe. To say he has nothing more to offer is untrue, fallacious and smacks of dirty politicking. By boosting the number and capacity of our fighting forces, Mr. President is putting them in good stead to tackle insecurity not just during the life of his Administration but long after he would have left office," he said.
The minister stated that Buhari is leaving a legacy of security, infrastructural development, economic prosperity and social cohesion for Nigeria.
He commended security agencies for their continued service to the nation, stating that it is uncharitable to suggest that they are not doing enough, or not to appreciate their sacrifice.
Mohammed stated that although there is nothing wrong in the citizens expressing their concerns over the insecurity in the country, the use of incendiary and insulting words, especially by leaders of all hues, can only over heat the polity and heighten tension.
He added that all Nigerians have a role to play in securing the nation.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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