President Tinubu with governor Kefas of Taraba State
Nigeria government will establish a State Police to compliment the federal policing structure to curb insecurity in the country.
President Bola Tinubu, stated this at an inter faith breakfast meeting with governors across political parties in the State house, Presidential Villa Abuja.
He was emphatic that his decision was not driven by politics but nationalism “We will establish state police to curb insecurity. This is not about politics. It is about practicality. It is about empowering states with the tools to protect their people while strengthening our national framework.
“We must be bold enough to reform what is not working. We must be united enough to protect what we hold dear.
“Nigeria will be safer. Nigeria will be stronger. And together, we must commit to making it so.”
Assurances
The President also assured Nigerians that what he promised them before he became President in 2023 will be fulfilled.
In his words, “What I promised Nigerians will not be postponed. Security is the foundation of prosperity. Without it, farms cannot flourish, businesses cannot grow, and families cannot sleep in peace.
The meeting was to break fast with the state Chief executives, even as he charged them to double their efforts to ensure that communities at the grassroots where hope sometimes flickers are touched.
The President said: “Tonight, I hosted our State Governors to an interfaith breaking of the fast as Muslims observe Ramadan and Christians journey through Lent.
“In this sacred season for two of the major faiths in our dear country, we are reminded that beyond politics and policy, we are first a people of conscience. I commended the Governors for their efforts so far and for the various outreaches they have carried out this holy month. But I also challenged them to do more.
He political leaders to focus on development initiatives across the states and communities for people to fill the impact of good governance irrespective of religion affiliations.
“Development must not recognise religion. Compassion must not recognise tribe. Opportunity must not recognise status. I am determined to rescue this country. And as long as we work together in delivering hope to our citizens, the best is yet to come for Nigeria. ”
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Sources : State House PR/ YouTube
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