President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to the service chiefs, urging them to avoid working at cross purposes and colliding with each other.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the president emphasised the need for synergy and stressed that all security agencies must be on the same page.
In a recent meeting with the service chiefs, President Tinubu highlighted his philosophy on tackling security issues, emphasising the adoption of contemporary security measures to enhance the country’s security landscape.
He expressed his commitment to defending the nation from terrorism and all forms of criminality that threaten peace and stability, declaring security as a top priority for his administration.
“To effectively address this menace, we will reform both our security doctrine and its architecture,” the President stated.
“We will invest more in our security personnel, encompassing not only an increase in numbers but also providing better training, equipment, pay, and firepower.”
Addressing the State House correspondents, the National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno, conveyed the President’s message, revealing that frequent consultations and comprehensive reforms are expected as part of the President’s mandate.
Additionally, President Tinubu mandated the security agencies to develop a blueprint to combat crude oil theft, indicating the need to adapt to changing times and requirements.
The meeting, which marked President Tinubu’s first engagement with the heads of the nation’s security had in attendance Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya (Chief of Army Staff), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (Chief of Naval Staff), Air Marshal Isiaka Amao (Chief of Air Staff), Usman Alkali Baba (Inspector-General of Police), Yusuf Bichi (Director-General of the Department of State Service [DSS]), and Ahmed Rufai Abubakar (Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency [NIA]).
Recall that during his inaugural speech at the Eagle Square on Monday, Tinubu vowed to prioritise security alongside other pressing areas, reaffirming his commitment to address the nation’s security challenges.
