Nothing troubles me more than insecurity in Nigeria —Tinubu

“Nothing Troubles Me More Than Insecurity in Nigeria - Tinubu”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that insecurity remains the most troubling challenge confronting Nigeria, describing it as the gravest issue that weighs on his administration.

Speaking through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna, Tinubu emphasized that unless trust is rebuilt, the nation’s security challenges will persist, economic stagnation will deepen, and educational deficits will widen.

In his address titled “A Generation Summoned by a Crisis”, Tinubu acknowledged that his government inherited daunting layers of insecurity, particularly in Northern Nigeria, but assured that urgent measures are being pursued to eliminate terrorist and bandit groups. He stressed that affliction in any part of the country is a setback for all, noting that Nigeria cannot prosper when one region is paralyzed by violence.

Tinubu expressed optimism about reversing the North’s economic decline, highlighting projects such as the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Superhighway and the anticipated rollout of crude oil from Kolmani and other Northern oil fields as transformative initiatives.

The president underscored that every generation faces a unique calling, and for this era, the challenge is to confront the corrosion of security, erosion of communal values, and distortion of moral compass in Northern Nigeria. He praised the ACF for its 25 years of advocacy, describing the forum as a conscience of the North that has fought for dignity, fairness, and equality.

Tinubu insisted that hope is not lost, urging Nigerians to resist polarization and division, and to embrace unity across ethnic and religious lines.

Adding to the discourse, Afenifere leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti warned that Nigeria is facing its most severe security crisis since independence. He called for urgent collaboration between Northern and Southern leaders to save the nation, stressing that national progress depends on partnerships grounded in mutual respect and shared responsibility.

Fasoranti commended Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” but urged revisiting Nigeria’s founding debates of 1953–1966 as a pathway to addressing current insecurity.

The event was attended by prominent figures including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, industrialist Aliko Dangote, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, alongside representatives of Southern socio-cultural groups. Their presence underscored the national significance of the occasion and the collective resolve to confront Nigeria’s insecurity crisis.

This special report highlights the urgency with which President Tinubu views insecurity, framing it as not only a threat to peace but also a barrier to economic growth and national unity. His remarks, coupled with calls for collaboration from other leaders, reflect a consensus that Nigeria’s future stability hinges on confronting insecurity with sincerity, courage, and unity of purpose.