We will stabilise this country, we will secure our country and we will make Nigeria peaceful because we believe time has come for this country to enjoy peace.
By Saidu Idris
365Daily – Newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has pledged to subdue insecurity and stabilise the country.
He is the pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Ribadu made the vow while assuming his new office on Monday in Abuja following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu on June 19.
In his remarks, he acknowledged the enormity of the task of securing Nigeria, stabilising it and ensuring peace in all parts of the country but assured that it will be done.
Ribadu said: “We will stabilise this country, we will secure our country and we will make Nigeria peaceful because we believe time has come for this country to enjoy peace, restore order and rule of law just like any other country in the world.
“Securing the nation is a continuous process. We will look at what has been done and build on it. We will count on your support in the course of discharging our responsibilities.
“Mr. President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver on this vision, this enormous task of securing our country is that of all Nigerians, and all friends of Nigeria.”
In his remarks, the former NSA, Babagana Monguno, expressed confidence in Ribad’s capacity, saying he is well equipped, well qualified, well-educated and has a very deep understanding of the complexity of the security challenges confronting the federal Republic of Nigeria.
He stated: “For me, I have been able to handover a comprehensive note to him and also brief him extensively.
“For me, I want to give gratitude to the Almighty God for giving the grace to serve for such a long time and also allowing me to depart in good health and enjoy the rest of my life in an atmosphere that is bereft of the type of pressure that are associated with this all important office.
“I am also wishing in the same vein that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu will have a very successful tenure and depart in good health when the time comes for him to depart.”