We Must Address Security If We Genuinely Need Investments In Nigeria – Tinubu

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We Must Address Security If We Genuinely Need Investments In Nigeria – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reclaiming ungoverned spaces across the country, especially forests in the North West.

The President, who made the promise when he addressed Katsina elders and leaders at a state dinner at Government House, during his recent trip to the state, promised to deploy advanced surveillance and technology to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism in the region.

Speaking on the prevailing insecurity, Tinubu said, “I agree that security is a challenge for the country. I addressed the men and women of the Armed Forces earlier today and assured them that we will do everything to fight terrorism and banditry.

“We will invest more in technology and take over the forests. Security is a national issue, not just at the local or regional levels. If we genuinely need investment in Nigeria, we must address security.

“Investment is cowardly, and it will not go where there is banditry and terrorism. We will solve the problem together with the states and local councils,” he said.

President Tinubu highlighted encouraging signs of Nigeria’s economic recovery, attributing recent positive growth indicators to bold policy decisions.

The President said the federal government would consider upgrading the airport in Katsina State to create jobs and expand the economy.

President Tinubu also assured that victims of terrorism will receive support to pick up their lives.

The President thanked Aminu Bello Masari for his role in ensuring that he got the endorsement of the North West and emerged as the APC presidential candidate.

The President also thanked the governors who honoured the invitation of the Katsina State Governor for the commissioning of projects and his daughter’s wedding.

The governors were those of Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Benue, Yobe, Sokoto, and Kwara States.

President Tinubu acknowledged the leadership roles of Katsina indigenes in the country and described President Muhammadu Buhari as a man of integrity who contributed significantly to Nigeria’s development.

In his remarks, Governor Dikko Radda said the state had established a security outfit that gathers and supplies intelligence.