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Nigeria will soon overcome security challenges – Oluremi Tinubu

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  • Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, assured citizens that the country will overcome its security challenges.
  • She stated that President Bola Tinubu is committed to national security through partnerships with developed nations and internal security measures.
  • Tinubu highlighted efforts to combat kidnappings and banditry, emphasizing that some perpetrators are non-Nigerians and that collective effort and prayer are crucial.

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed confidence that the nation will surmount its current security challenges. She conveyed President Bola Tinubu's dedication to ensuring the safety of all citizens, describing the ongoing issues of kidnappings, banditry, and killings as disheartening.

President Tinubu has entered into partnership with developed countries like the United States of America and others, and is taking internal security measures to smash those terrorising the country and stoking the fire of killings and kidnappings across the geopolitical zones.

— Oluremi TinubuDescribing international and internal security efforts.

Speaking during a visit to traditional rulers in Ado Ekiti, Mrs. Tinubu stated that extensive efforts are underway to enhance national security and eradicate criminality. However, she noted that the specifics of these operations cannot be publicly disclosed. She affirmed that President Tinubu is actively pursuing a robust internal security plan and forging security alliances with international partners, including the United States.

"President Tinubu has entered into partnership with developed countries like the United States of America and others, and is taking internal security measures to smash those terrorising the country and stoking the fire of killings and kidnappings across the geopolitical zones," she stated. She also acknowledged the support of traditional rulers and the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for the President's governance agenda.

Some of those terrorising us are non-Nigerians. No matter what happens, we shall overcome. Nigeria is too great to be intimidated.

— Oluremi TinubuAddressing the foreign element in some criminal activities and expressing optimism.

Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria is a great nation capable of overcoming its challenges, noting that some individuals causing insecurity are foreign nationals. She urged citizens to remain prayerful and united, assuring them that the President is working tirelessly to resolve the security issues. Additionally, she highlighted the achievements of her Renewed Hope Initiative, including the establishment of an ICT center at Ekiti State University and empowerment programs for traders and vulnerable groups.

I can assure you, we don’t have Mondays or Sundays; the President is working round the clock to get this matter resolved.

— Oluremi TinubuReassuring citizens about the President's commitment to resolving security issues.
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