President Tinubu assures Nigerians the country will defeat terrorism and protect its unity and sovereignty amid rising security challenges.
President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening assured Nigerians that the country will not allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity and sovereignty.
Tinubu gave the assurance while hosting religious and traditional leaders from across the country to an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House, Abuja, acknowledging their roles in promoting peace, stability and moral guidance in their communities.
The President said despite the security challenges confronting the nation, Nigeria would ultimately prevail over forces seeking to destabilise it.
“Yes, we are challenged; the terrorists are very desperate now because they are getting barraged and defeated, they leave trails of blood in their wake,” Tinubu said.
“But I assure you of one thing: Nigeria will never surrender. We are not discouraged. We are going to win and win well.”
He also pledged to continue working diligently to sustain the nation’s economic recovery and prosperity.
According to him, the administration inherited serious economic challenges but has made progress in stabilising the country’s financial outlook.
“I am just grateful, one person among millions, that I have been given the opportunity to serve. And all I can do is promise that I will continue to be faithful in discharging my duty,” he said.
“I can report that the economy has turned the corner. It is getting better. Pensioners are getting their relief gradually. We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy.”
Tinubu added that the situation at the start of his administration was difficult but expressed confidence that the country had moved beyond its most challenging phase.
“It was very daunting and challenging when we took over. But today I can say with pride and joy that we have survived. No governor in this country is running around the banks to borrow money to pay the salaries of their workers,” he said.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to increasing investment in key sectors such as agriculture and education, noting that these areas are essential to building a sustainable future for the country.
He also urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, assuring them that the government remains focused on creating a safer, more secure and prosperous nation.
Earlier in his remarks, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, thanked the President for bringing together leaders of the two major religions for the interfaith event, describing it as a strong symbol of national unity.
Abubakar, who represented the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, prayed for God’s guidance and protection for the country and success for the administration.
Also speaking, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, who represented Dr. Stephen Baba-Panya, President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), assured Tinubu of the church’s continued support for government efforts aimed at transforming the economy and strengthening national security.
Traditional rulers and religious leaders from the six geopolitical zones of the country attended the event.