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Tinubu commits to stronger national security at North-West summit in Kaduna (Page 245)

By Hussaina Yakubu

President Bola Tinubu is fully commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and restoring stability across the country, particularly in the North-West, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, said on Saturday.

Badaru delivered the president’s goodwill message at the North-West Zonal Security Summit in Kaduna, organised by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit with the theme: ‘Building Robust Regional Collaborations to Tackle Insecurity: Pathways for Securing the Future’.

The minister said the administration remained focused on the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises national unity, community resilience and a security system that treats all citizens with dignity and equality.

He stated that joint operations by the Armed Forces and security agencies had reopened major routes across Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Kebbi, while markets and farming activities had steadily resumed in several previously affected communities.

“Many villages that were displaced have returned, schools once closed due to attacks had reopened, and farmers are back on their fields with improved security support,” he said.

Badaru, however, acknowledged lingering threats posed by bandits, terror cells and organised criminal groups, warning that attackers continue to adapt their tactics despite pressure from security forces.

He cited the recent school abductions in Niger and Kebbi as well as the Church abduction in Kwara, adding that while victims in Kwara and Kebbi had regained freedom, efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining abductees.

According to him, the president has directed the military to “clear all indicators of insecurity” and deepen inter-agency synergy, intelligence fusion and protection of schools and rural communities.

The minister highlighted the government’s ongoing deployment of new bases and tactical brigades, including the National Mission Force Brigade in Samaru Kataf and the 18 Brigade Tactical Headquarters in Tegina.

He said all these efforts were aimed at strengthening rapid response capability across the North-West and North-Central regions.

Badaru stressed that military action alone cannot secure the region, describing national security as a collective responsibility.

“Defence is only one side of the coin. Sustainable peace requires the participation of governors, traditional rulers, youth groups, women, civil society and every citizen,” he said.

He commended state governments for establishing complementary security outfits, such as the Community Protection Guard in Zamfara and the Community Watch Corps in Katsina, which he described as “force multipliers” when coordinated with the military.

The minister also expressed concern over youth recruitment by criminal networks, saying the Federal Government was countering the trend through initiatives such as the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund and the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme.

“Our youths must be equipped with skills and opportunities so they build the future of this region rather than fall to those who wish to destroy it,” he added.

Earlier in his welcome address, Sen. Babangida Hussaini, Chairman of the Organising Committee, said the Senate convened the summit to address the “increasing and alarming” levels of insecurity in the region.

He said the North-West remained the hardest hit by banditry, kidnappings, mass displacement, forced labour, cross-border threats and environmental vulnerabilities.

Hussaini said that the summit was structured to reflect the complex security realities in the zone and to generate practical solutions ahead of the National Security Summit scheduled for Abuja on Dec. 1.

He commended the foresight of the 10th Senate and the commitment of President Tinubu, saying the initiatives demonstrate that the government was “leaving no stone unturned” in its search for actionable solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges.

The senator also expressed deep appreciation to Gov. Uba Sani for providing “overwhelming support” and unprecedented personal involvement in the organisation of the summit.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that delegates from across the North-West, including security chiefs, traditional rulers, clerics, civil society, youth groups and community leaders participated in the one-day meeting to develop region-wide strategies for lasting peace. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

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