September 3, 2025-Published by Cyril
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday acknowledged Nigeria’s lingering security challenges, stressing that they cannot be resolved with the “snap of a finger.”
The President, who spoke during a meeting with governors of the Northeast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, praised the progress achieved through collaboration between federal and state governments, especially the role of the civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in tackling insurgency.
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Tinubu noted that the JTF’s achievements had renewed his consideration for the establishment of state police, which he said could provide security forces indigenous to local communities while eliminating political interference.
- “See how we can eliminate or douse political alliances from state police that will be indigenous to the community and provide the additional safety buffer and effectiveness in the area,” Tinubu stated.
Highlighting developments since the start of his administration, Tinubu pointed out that conflicts in the Northeast were declining and the economy was showing signs of recovery. He also commended improvements in education, citing Yobe State’s success in producing outstanding students despite years of hardship.
- “The security challenges are getting clearer. We know they cannot be eliminated with the snap of the fingers. But together, we are making meaningful progress,” he said.
The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to infrastructure, education, and healthcare, stressing the importance of restoring essential services and boosting school enrollment in troubled areas.
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Responding, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum thanked the President for sustaining the fight against insurgency and supporting environmental mitigation in the region.
Zulum urged the Federal Government to prioritize:
Sustained military operations in the Lake Chad Basin and high-risk areas like Mandara Hills and Sambisa Game Reserve.
- Adequate funding for the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
- Completion of critical road projects.
- Renewed oil exploration in Kolmani and Lake Chad.
“With your Renewed Hope Agenda, we are confident that decades of neglect and environmental challenges in the North-East will be reversed. We assure you of our full partnership as you provide good governance and lasting legacies for Nigeria,” Zulum said.
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