President Bola Tinubu has given Service Chiefs a clear order, telling them to work together more to fight the country's security problems.
This call was made Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, during a meeting with the heads of security agencies. The National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, addressed the press following the meeting and revealed that the President had demanded more frequent agency consultations.
Furthermore, the security chiefs were instructed to devise a strategy for addressing the issue of crude oil theft, reflecting the evolving challenges of our times.
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Monguno explained,
“The President has made it clear that he expects the security agencies to intensify their efforts. His philosophy emphasizes contemporary security measures that align with current demands.”
President Tinubu expressed his unwillingness to tolerate deteriorating national fortunes and emphasized the significance of a coordinated security strategy.
“Working at cross purposes and colliding with each other is not something that he will condone,” Monguno stated, emphasizing the President’s call for all security agencies to commit to increased coordination, consultation, and timely reporting.
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The NSA also reported the President's commitment to bolstering security gains, reversing setbacks, and altering the country's advantage.
He continued,
“He appreciated the armed forces and intelligence agencies for their dedication and sacrifice in recent years, and he paid tribute to those who died defending this country from threats such as terrorism, insurgency, banditry, oil theft, and piracy.”
President Tinubu emphasized the need for extensive security reforms, focusing on the maritime domain and oil piracy in particular.
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“He has already mandated the security agencies to create a blueprint to address these problems promptly. He doesn’t have the luxury of time,”Monguno added.
He concluded by stating that the President has pledged to provide whatever assistance is required to increase the operational and intelligence agencies' efficiency.
Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, Chief of Army Staff; Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, Chief of Air Staff; and Usman Alkali Baba, Inspector-General of Police, were present at the President's meeting with the heads of the nation's security and intelligence agencies.
Enobong Bassey 48 w
Good talk but we need actions to back it up