The newly appointed National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu has officially assumed duties with a pledge to subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria.
A statement by the spokesperson, Usman Zakari Mijinuawa says Ribadu took over from Major-General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu on June 19.
He said the administration of President Tinubu had enormous responsibility of securing Nigeria, stabilising it and ensuring peace in all parts of the country.
According to him, this is a work for Nigerians and we intend to continue with what has been done.
The NSA says ” We will stabilize this country, we will secure our country and we will make Nigeria peaceful because we believe time has come for this country to enjoy peace, restore order and rule of law just like any other country in the world.
“Securing the nation is a continuous process. We will look at what has been done and build on it. We will count on your support in the course of discharging our responsibilities.
“Mr. President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver on this vision.
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“This enormous task of securing our country is that of all Nigerians, and all friends of Nigeria,” he said.
Ribadu solicited the full cooperation of all servicemen and women, and by extension all Nigerians. He said there was need to unite to accomplish the present administration’s quest for a more stable, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
In his remarks, the former NSA, Major-General Monguno, said that Ribadu is well-equipped, well-qualified, well educated and have a very deep understanding of the complexity of the security challenges confronting the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He said that the new NSA had the capacity to tackle whatever challenges that he might encounter having served in the various positions, saying that Ribadu was starting on a good footing.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
