… Says “Failure not an option under my leadership”
President Bola Tinubu has asked the nation’s Security Chiefs to ensure that there is conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats assailing the country.
Addressing Security Chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, in Abuja, on Friday, President Tinubu said while good progress is being made with the elimination of some security threats across multiple theatres, success will ultimately be defined by a final conclusion to the multi-dimensional menace.
According to a statement issued yesterday and signed by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Ajuri Ngelale, said President Tinubu told the security managers: “We have too many investments that we need to make now in soft and physical infrastructure, in social security, in MSME empowerment, and other growth enablers.
“We are pursuing a $1 trillion economy in the next few years, and our efforts will be undermined if we do not finally wrap up our progressive onslaught against enemies of progress. Be encouraged. The confidence of our people in your capacity is rising, and they are appreciative of the sacrifices of our men and women. The success you are recording is undeniable. Nigerians are seeing it, but the avoidable errors, as witnessed recently in Kaduna, are unacceptable and cannot be repeated”, the President firmly stated.
Tinubu emphasised that the armed forces must deliver on his objective to ensure the nation achieves a sustainable production of two million barrels of crude oil per day, including condensates, within the first quarter of 2024.
“I do not play with my intelligence reports. I have multiple lines of sight. The Navy and sister branches must step-up their game to achieve our aims for the benefit of all Nigerians. All malign actors will be aggressively uprooted from our midst. Those working against the national agenda from within and without will meet justice. Your task is clear. We will sustain our momentum. Failure is not an option under my leadership”, the President warned.
He also commended the Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF), the Commander of the Brigade of Guards (BoG), and his Chief Personal Security Officer, (CPSO), for their dedication and commitment in the discharge of their assignments, which has earned them a promotion.
The newly promoted officers were decorated by the President, who was assisted by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar; the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, respectively, in the presence of the spouses of the elevated officers.
