President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is winning the war on terror and banditry.
In a nationwide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1, Tinubu said his 16 months administration came at a critical time when the country was facing serious economic and security challenges.
“My administration took over the leadership of our country 16 months ago at a critical juncture..
“The economy faced many headwinds, and our physical security was highly impaired.
“We found ourselves at a dizzying crossroads, where we must choose between two paths: reform for progress and prosperity or carry on business-as-usual and collapse.
“We decided to reform our political economy and defence architecture”, Tinubu said.
Reflecting on his achievements, the President said his administration is winning the war on terror and banditry.
“On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry”, he said.
“Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism”, he added.
He noted that within one year, the government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever.
“As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country”, he said.
The President said peace has been restored to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home.
“It is an unfinished business, which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible.
“As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms. “We expect to see a leap in food production and a downward spiral in food costs. I promise you, we shall not falter on this”, he said.
Tinubu said the independence anniversary is yet another chance for Nigerians to reflect on how far they have gone in the journey to nation-building and to renew their commitment to building a better nation that will serve present and future generations.
He assured that his administration is committed to finding lasting solutions to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians and pleaded for patience as the reforms being implemented show positive signs.
