President Bola Tinubu has given a fresh assurance that his administration is committed to fighting insecurity in Nigeria.
Naija News reports that the President, who spoke on Tuesday in Dutse, Jigawa State, reaffirmed his administration’s determination to overcome the country’s security challenges through sustained reforms, including improved salaries and welfare for the armed forces and police personnel.
Addressing supporters and party faithful who converged on the Dutse Township Stadium for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally, Tinubu said his administration is strengthening the security agencies to protect lives and property across the country.
He assured that Nigeria will win the war against insecurity and other criminal elements in the country, whom he described as enemies.
” I promise you, we are working hard to ensure that Nigeria is safe and our forces are well taken care of, regardless of where they come from.
“We will conquer insecurity. We’ve been through many wars. We will defeat our enemies. Enemies of unity, Enemies of stability. Enemies of hope. I assure you that we are doing that.
“We’re strengthening the police; we’re strengthening the armed forces. We are paying better salaries today,” President Tinubu said.
During the event, President Tinubu presented the APC campaign manifesto, “From Reforms to Prosperity,” outlining his administration’s achievements and plans in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and security.
He said the manifesto provided a blueprint for consolidating economic reforms, expanding opportunities and delivering shared prosperity.
The President pledged to complete ongoing programmes and projects, noting that the administration’s policies were already yielding results across several sectors.
On the fuel subsidy removal, President Tinubu said political rivals advocating for its return are only trying to deceive Nigerians. He questioned how they would fund developmental projects if elected.
The President assured the people of a better future, saying withdrawing the wasteful petroleum subsidy has made several laudable projects across the country’s geopolitical zones possible.
“You have seen what we are doing. Across the country, no region is left behind. Those who think they should bring the subsidy back are liars.
“How will they pay for those commitments? How will you repair the roads? How will you maintain them? How will you function,” President Tinubu queried.
President Tinubu also pledged further support for small-scale farmers through financing, mechanisation and irrigation.
“We will reward small-scale farmers. Interest-free loans for farmers are coming. Prosperity is coming. Food security will happen,” he said.
Thanking the people of Jigawa for their loyalty and support, the President urged them to participate actively in the forthcoming general elections and vote for APC candidates at all levels.
