By Olayemi Esan
The Federal Government would be deploying multi-faceted solutions that will be targeted at addressing human security at the grassroots, before it leads to insecurity.
President Muhammadu Buhari said this in his New Year message to Nation on Saturday, 1st January, 2022.
Buhari said, the persistent insecurity in certain parts of the country may have threatened to unravel the incremental gains achieved in the real sectors of the economy and in the administration's overall objective to position the nation on the irreversible trajectory of sustainable growth and progress.
He noted that, the path to nationhood is often fraught with unpredictable difficulties and challenges, and most tried and tested nations have often prevailed through dogged determination, resilience, concerted commitment to unity, and the conviction that the whole of the nation, standing together against all odds, is by far greater and would ultimately be more prosperous and viable than the sum of its distinguishable parts.
"There is no doubt that the issue of Security remains at the front burner of priority areas that this Administration has given utmost attention to. As a follow up to our promise to re-energize and reorganize the security apparatus and personnel of the armed forces and the police, it is on record that this Administration has invested heavily in re-equipping our military in line with upgrading the platforms and firepower required to tackle the current challenges being faced in the country.
"The net results of these efforts have been the number of insurgents and bandits who have willingly surrendered to our Security Forces and continue to do so through various channels and the Safe Corridor created for that purpose, he said"
The President reassured Nigeriabs that its administration will remain resolute in commitments and shall continue to press ahead with programmes and plans, working with our international partners and neighbouring countries.
President Buhari therefore, honour the gallant Military, Police Officers, and other security agents who have lost their lives in the cause of protecting the territorial integrity of this Nation against both internal and external aggressors, assuring their families that their sacrifices would not be in vain.
He equally remember and commiserate with Nigerians who have lost loved ones as a result of insecurity in different parts of the country. "Every life matters and every single death caused by any form of insecurity is a matter of personal concern to me both as a citizen and as the President of this great country, he added"
"As we welcome 2022, let us, with hope, envision a year of continued progress against our combined challenges arising from security and socio-economic issues.
"As it is said, the past is but a story told, the future will still be written in gold. Let us be united in our fight to keep our Nation united against all odds and with gratitude, celebrate life in this new epoch, the President said.
