Insecurity: Buhari Begs Nigerians for More Understanding

May 13, 2021
Buhari for more understanding

By Dipo Olowookere

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians for more understanding of the current worsening security situation in the country, saying his administration was working very hard to tackle the issue.

Mr Buhari made this appeal when he spoke with newsmen on Thursday at the State House shortly after observing the Eid prayer, marking the end of the month-long Ramadan.

He said part of the ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity was the series of long meetings held in recent weeks, chaired by him, saying that a part of resolutions had been made public by the National Security Adviser and the others kept secret.

“With the resources and manpower available to us, we are working very hard. We are hoping Nigerians will understand the problem.

“Nigerians know at what stage we came in in 2015, what state we are today both on security and the economy and we are doing our best,” he said.

“I expect Nigerians to be more understanding on the issues involved, looking at the time and available resources,” he added.

Speaking further, the President said, “When we came in, in the Northeast, ask people in Adamawa and Borno States and the South-South in terms of security. Without security, you can’t do anything. Our big surprise and disappointment are what is happening in the Northwest and we are dealing with it.”

Mr Buhari also said as farmers prepare for the planning season, his government was working tirelessly to deal decisively with terrorists kidnapping Nigerians and preventing farmers to have access to their farms.

According to him, all the available resources and manpower would be used to fight and ensure that they do not create more havoc in order not to threaten the nation’s food security.

“The law enforcement agencies are working hard to regain confidence against bandits (terrorists) so that we can go back to the land.

“This is very important. This is what the agencies are busy doing right now. We want people to go back to the land so that we can get enough food for the country and even export,” he said.

President Buhari also used the occasion to praise the National Assembly for its support, saying emphatically that “the National Assembly is cooperating very well. Within the resources available, they are certainly giving us priority on our (military) requests.”

He also urged the nation’s elite to “attempt to understand the military,” explaining that, “If we order for weapons and armoured vehicles, it takes time for the manufacturers. It takes time to ship them and when brought here eventually, they are taken to training institutions, train the trainers before sending them to the field. This is a very long process.”

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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