…Commends Tinubu’s efforts against insecurity

 

 

The Good Governance Advocates Without Borders has announced plans to organise a series of non-partisan rallies in Abuja, Lagos and other major cities to commend President Bola Tinubu‘s administration for what it described as gains recorded in the fight against insecurity.

 

The group said the planned “Thank You Asiwaju on Security” rallies would bring together Nigerians from different walks of life to acknowledge the efforts of the government and security agencies in tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and crude oil theft.

 

The convener of the group, Charles Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the initiative was also aimed at recognising the sacrifices of Nigerian security personnel and encouraging sustained investment in the country’s security architecture.

 

Onoja stressed that the rallies would be strictly non-partisan, insisting that security should not be viewed through political considerations because every Nigerian has a stake in a safer country.

 

He said the decision to organise the rallies followed what the group described as improvements in the country’s security environment under Tinubu, citing military operations against terrorist groups and the rescue of kidnapped victims, particularly in the North-East.

 

According to him, improved intelligence gathering, greater collaboration among security agencies and increased investment in military equipment have strengthened operations against criminal groups in different parts of the country.

 

“Security is beyond politics. Every Nigerian benefits when communities are safer and businesses can thrive without fear,” Onoja said, adding that the rallies were intended to appreciate security forces and encourage continued support for policies that strengthen national security.

 

The group said communities that had experienced improved security following military operations would be invited to share their experiences at the rallies, particularly on the impact of security interventions on local economies and daily life.

 

Onoja also cited operations against illegal crude oil refining camps in the Niger Delta, efforts to disrupt kidnapping networks in the North-West and rescue operations involving abducted citizens as examples of the government’s approach to tackling insecurity.

 

He said the reported successes reflected the use of both kinetic and non-kinetic measures, while commending members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their sacrifices.

 

“Our troops have demonstrated exceptional courage and professionalism. The protection of critical national infrastructure, large-scale arrests of oil thieves and the rescue of abducted citizens have contributed to improving public confidence and creating a more stable environment for economic activities,” he said.

 

Onoja urged Nigerians to support security personnel and policies aimed at strengthening the country’s defence and security institutions, regardless of political affiliation.

 

He said sustained peace was critical to economic growth, investment and national development, adding that the initiative would provide an opportunity for citizens to recognise the sacrifices of security personnel.

 

The group’s position comes amid continuing military operations against insurgents, bandits, kidnappers and oil thieves in different parts of the country. Security agencies have continued to announce arrests, rescue operations, recovery of weapons and destruction of criminal camps as part of efforts to contain insecurity.

 

Despite the reported operational gains, security challenges remain in several parts of the country, with attacks, kidnappings and other violent crimes continuing to pose concerns. The Federal Government has maintained that sustained military offensives, intelligence-led operations and cooperation with local communities remain central to its strategy for addressing the challenges.