To curb insecurity in some parts of the country and restore peace in all nooks and crannies of the nation, President Bola Tinubu has pledged to establish state police to tackle insecurity at the grassroots.
The President made the declaration on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during an interfaith breaking of the fast, attended by 20 governors, two deputy governors, senior government officials, and some religious leaders, as Muslims observe Ramadan and Christians mark Lent.
“To those unemployed, what I promise, we will establish State Police to combat security in our Local Government”.
The President called for unity, sacrifice, and faith, noting that the coincidence of Ramadan and Lent symbolized shared values across religious divides.
“You know what it means: discipline, sacrifice, faith, perseverance, strong determination for us to continue to bridge together, pray together, and love one another. Love for the community, love for our neighbours, and service for humanity,” he stated.
Tinubu acknowledged that Nigerians had faced economic strain and security concerns but maintained that the difficult phase was necessary to reposition the country for sustainable growth. He noted that Nigeria has emerged from economic and security headwinds, assuring Nigerians that the country is now “out of the woods”.
He expressed optimism about the nation’s trajectory, maintaining that ongoing reforms were beginning to yield results despite initial pains, and urged political leaders to remain steadfast.
“The result of hard work is more work. But as long as we bridge together and we move together and are determined to rescue this country, the best is yet to come to Nigeria,” he said.
Earlier, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, who spoke on behalf of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman, described the convergence of Ramadan and Lent as divinely ordained and praised the President for fostering unity.
“It is not often that the Muslim Ramadan fast coincides with the Lent season; the last time was 33 years ago. This convergence is a special situation created by God to remind us Christians and Muslims not to allow religious and ethnic differences to guide our thoughts and our political activities”.
“My brother governors will continue to partner with you. We have appreciated the new reform policies you’ve given to state governments to operate, the support and the interventions, the ingenuity you have brought to bear, and the new tax reform you’ve introduced,” Uzodinma said.
The event marked the third consecutive year of Tinubu’s annual interfaith fast-breaking tradition. Prayers were offered by the State House Chief Imam, Abdulwaheed, and Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and other cabinet members were also in attendance, alongside some governors.
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