Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured that President Bola Tinubu remains firmly committed to strengthening national security through intensified internal operations and broader international cooperation aimed at tackling insecurity across the country.
She made the remarks on Saturday during an engagement with traditional rulers in Ekiti State at the Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, as part of her one-day working visit to the state.
According to her, the Federal Government is stepping up efforts to dismantle criminal networks responsible for kidnappings, killings, and banditry, while also working with international partners to support security operations.
“The U.S. and some other developed countries are helping us in this matter. Some of those terrorising us are non-Nigerians.
”No matter what happens, we shall overcome, Nigeria is too great to be intimidated,” she said.
“It is disheartening that we have this insecurity. A lot of foreign countries are helping our nation.
”The U.S. and some other developed countries are helping us in this matter. Some of those terrorising us are non-Nigerians.
”No matter what happens, we shall overcome, Nigeria is too great to be intimidated.”
She further stated that President Tinubu is working round the clock to restore peace and stability, stressing that security remains a top priority of the administration.
“Let us bear in mind that we have a great country. Challenges will come, but collectively, we can tackle them.
”I can assure you, we don’t have Mondays or Sundays, the President is working round the clock to get this matter resolved.
” At times, Mr President will sleep at 3:00am and God has been faithful. Let us be prayerful about our nation. It is prayers that have taken us this far, ” she added.
The First Lady also expressed appreciation to traditional rulers for their support for the President and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, noting that their cooperation has strengthened governance delivery.
Highlighting achievements under the Renewed Hope Initiative, she said the programme had delivered several interventions in Ekiti State, including an ICT centre at Ekiti State University and scholarships worth over N200 million for students.
She also noted that about 2,000 traders had received N50,000 grants each, while elderly persons, vulnerable groups, and persons with disabilities continue to benefit from empowerment schemes.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu-Alagbado, called for urgent reforms in the country’s security and justice system.
He urged the Federal Government to review laws on kidnapping to ensure stricter punishment for offenders and their collaborators.
“No country is devoid of criminals. But there should be review of laws in the country dealing with issue of insecurity.
”Kidnapping has been on for some time. All those that are aiding and abetting kidnapping, we have not seen any punitive measures being taken against them.
”There should be a review of the laws dealing with these murderers, ” he said.
The monarch also advocated accelerated passage of legislation establishing state police, arguing that decentralised policing would improve response to security challenges.
“The bill for the creation of the state police should be fasttracked. Our people are not cowards, but our hands are tied, because our people can’t carry AK 47 to face these criminals.”
He praised President Tinubu’s leadership and pledged the continued support of the traditional institution.
The visit was attended by top government officials, including Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Vice President’s wife Hajia Nana Shettima, and other senior political and traditional leaders.
