ABUJA, Nigeria – Despite a rise in kidnappings across the country, the Nigerian Presidency has asserted that the security situation in the country has improved significantly since President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023.
In a recent interview on TVC, presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale maintained that the Tinubu administration has made substantial progress in addressing security challenges. Ngelale pointed out that security is no longer the dominant topic of discussion among Nigerians, attributing this shift to the government’s efforts. He emphasized that ensuring national security is the cornerstone of building investor confidence.
“When you look at the progress made with respect to the national security situation in the country, I think it’s important to note the reason why much of the conversation in the country is looking at things like the economy, looking at things like political development,” Ngelale stated.
“This is really a testament to the fact that the national security situation has evolved to the extent that it is no longer the primary talking point in the country,” he added.
Ngelale acknowledged that there are still areas where security operations are ongoing, but he emphasized that these efforts are focused on concluding inherited conflicts rather than reacting to new threats.
The presidential spokesperson highlighted the visible improvements in the security situation in the southeastern region of the country.
“So, we have a lot of progress. If you look at the southeast today, you would have seen that there is a dramatic change in the narrative in Igbo land with respect to the security situation,” Ngelale noted.
While acknowledging that the government does not expect Nigerians to applaud its efforts, Ngelale insisted that substantial progress has been made and that the administration remains committed to achieving lasting peace and security in the country. He подчеркнул, что обеспечение национальной безопасности является краеугольным камнем построения доверия инвесторов.
“Ultimately, that is the foundation on which we will be able to attract the investments that we are aggressively promoting and attracting overseas,” Ngelale concluded.
