Nigerian government boasts security achievements after six months in office
The Nigerian government says it has recorded landmark progress since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in to lead Africa’s most populous nation on May 29, 2023.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President, made the remarks on Sunday while featuring in an interview on TVC.
The spokesperson to the Nigerian leader explained that Nigeria’s security agencies have clipped the wings of non-state actors who have, at a time, dominated national newspapers due to their repeated violent attacks
“When you look at the progress made with respect to the national security situation in the country, I think it is important to note the reason why much of the conversation in the country is looking at things like the economy, looking at things like political development,” he said.
“This is really a testament to the fact that the national security situation has evolved to the extent that it is no longer the primary talking point in the country.
“Before now, a few months ago, a year ago, or two years ago, you opened a newspaper, and on the front page, you are going to be seeing massive numbers about casualties of people in different parts of the country, from the middle belt to the north-east to the north-west to the south-east, and at some point, even with agitations in the south-west.
“We have come a long way from that. Right now, you are not seeing those numbers now.
“Yes, there are still theatres where combat is going on, but it is really about taking what we have inherited to a conclusion rather than being on the backfoot dealing with threats that are wreaking havoc on our people.”
Regarding Nigeria’s south-east, he said “So, we have a lot of progress. If you look at the south-east today, you would have seen that there is a dramatic change in the narrative in Igbo land with respect to the security situation,” Ngelale added.
“We are not saying Nigerians should be clapping for us. What we are saying is that we have made substantial progress, and we are going to ensure that we take that process to its appropriate conclusion so that our people can live in peace, do business in peace.
“Ultimately, that is the foundation on which we will be able to attract the investments that we are aggressively promoting and attracting overseas.”
