By Nkechi Eze
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to strengthening the nation’s security architecture, ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, recently made this significant disclosure during a meeting with the management of the Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria, also known as TEKAN. The meeting, led by TEKAN’s President, Rev. Joel Stephen Billi, took place in Abuja.
During the meeting, the SGF stressed the ongoing efforts of the present administration to reinvigorate the security architecture of the Armed Forces to ensure peace and security in the country.
“There is no way a Government can function effectively, maximally and efficiently without peace. That is why we put emphasis on peace. Since when we took over, you know President Buhari has done a lot too, but there were areas left untouched. So it was the responsibility of the new Tinubu-led administration to move in headlong by increasing firepower of the armed forces to ensure that peace is restored”.
While highlighting the relative improvement in the security of the country since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assumption of office, he stated that some Local Governments that were hitherto under the occupation of Boko Haram insurgents have been reclaimed by the Armed Forces.
The SGF lauded the Church’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s development, particularly in education and healthcare, as well as its efforts to promote peaceful coexistence among citizens. He assured the Church of the Government’s commitment to collaborating with them to foster development, peace, and harmony throughout the country. This partnership aims to leverage the Church’s influence to promote tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect among Nigerians, ultimately enhancing peaceful coexistence.
Speaking earlier, the President of TEKAN, Rev. Joel Stephen Billi expressed his immense gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Bill establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) into Law. And the palliatives he has distributed to Nigerians to cushion the effect of the removal of the fuel subsidy. He also commended the efforts of the Federal Government in improving the welfare of Nigerians and urged the administration to do more in the area of security and palliative measures to mitigate hardship in the land.
