President Bola Tinubu says his administration is determined to ensure sustainable security and unity in Nigeria.
Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, conveyed Tinubu’s message on Tuesday in Abuja at the International Conference on National Security for Socio-economic Development, organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS Nigeria) in collaboration with the Muslim World League of Saudi Arabia.
The country is grappling with a range of security and socio-economic challenges, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and communal conflicts.
Jibrin said Tinubu’s administration is working to address Nigeria’s security challenges and ensure that the country remains united.
He said the conference was coming at a critical time when Nigeria and other countries are battling multifaceted security challenges.
“So, Nigeria is glad that this conference is being held at this very, very important period in the life of the entire world. Mr president is glad to assure the organisers of this very important conference of the federal government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the realisation of sustainable security in our country and, indeed, the entire world,” he said.
“This government is working very hard to ensure security in our nation and is also collaborating with other countries in the world to ensure global peace.
“Against this background, the conference is expected to deliberate on emerging trends that pose threats to our nation, as well as international security systems, and chart the way forward as a contribution to consolidate the government’s efforts to address our national security challenges.
“Not only that, the government is determined to make sure that we remain united in our country despite our differences.”
Jibrin urged the conference participants to use the platform to share experiences and explore viable options for restoring sustainable peace.
He commended the Muslim World League for choosing Nigeria to host the conference and JIBWIS Nigeria as a collaborative partner for the event.
The deputy senate president said the deliberations at the conference would contribute to efforts to tackle security challenges in Nigeria and promote peace.
