President Tinubu reveals his deepest source of concern for Nigeria
President Tinubu reveals his deepest source of concern for Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s security crisis remains his deepest source of concern, warning that the nation cannot progress without rebuilding public trust.
“Unless trust is rebuilt, security challenges will persist, economic stagnation will deepen, and educational deficits will widen,” he said.
The President, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, delivered the message during the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) celebration of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the launch of the forum’s Endowment Fund on Saturday in Kaduna.
Speaking on the theme of his address, “A Generation Summoned by a Crisis,” President Tinubu acknowledged that his administration inherited complex security threats but stressed that he is confronting them with urgency.
“Nothing troubles me more gravely than the security crisis bedevilling Nigeria, especially Northern Nigeria… We cannot prosper when one limb of the national body is paralysed,” he said, adding that his government is vigorously pursuing solutions to the “layers and sophistication” of the challenges on ground.
Tinubu charged northern leaders to rise to the demands of the moment, insisting that the region must not lose its sense of responsibility.
“Yes, there have been missteps… but we cannot say the North has failed unless we abandon our responsibility to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers,” he said.
He added that failure would come “the day we sleep comfortably while millions sleep with empty bellies, the day fear becomes a permanent companion for travellers.”
Despite decades of inherited dysfunction, the President maintained that hope is not lost.
He described the ACF gathering rich in ethnic and religious diversity as proof of the North’s determination to overcome division and resist forces seeking to create discord.
On efforts to restore peace, he declared: “We are not only determined to ensure that terrorist and bandit groups tormenting the North are eliminated, we are equally committed to reversing the region’s economic decline.”
Reaffirming his commitment to northern development, Tinubu said he looks forward to when “the first tankers of crude oil from Kolmani and other Northern oil fields roll out.”
He highlighted ongoing investments in major road, rail, and river transport projects, including the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Superhighway, which he said would be inaugurated in Kano “in the coming months.”
Reflecting on the responsibilities of the present generation, Tinubu said the North is confronting “one of the gravest tests of its endurance”, the deterioration of security, weakening of communal values, and disruption of moral order. He urged stakeholders to respond with unity and moral clarity.
The President praised the ACF for 25 years of steadfast engagement, describing it as an institution that has acted as the “enduring conscience” of Northern Nigeria.
According to him, the forum has consistently defended dignity, equity, and fairness for millions in the region.
He concluded that the Silver Jubilee marks a celebration of “courage, advocacy, and principled service” by some of the North’s most influential and patriotic voices.
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Abubakar, popularly known as Abba, formally announced his defection to the APC at the National Assembly, where he was received by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, with APC leaders from the North-East.
Party leaders described the move as a significant boost to the APC’s consolidation efforts ahead of the next general election, given Abba’s political network and grassroots organisation.
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Eight persons died while three others were injured in a road traffic crash along the Potiskum–Dogon Kuka carriageway in Yobe.
The Yobe Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Andrew Longkam, confirmed the incident on Thursday.
He said the crash occurred around Gaggaba on the Potiskum–Dogon Kuka axis at about 12:40 hours.
“Preliminary reports from Dogon Kuka Unit Command show the incident was promptly reported to the corps,” Longkam said.
FRSC operatives arrived within five minutes, enabling swift rescue, evacuation of victims, traffic control, road clearance and prevention of secondary crashes.
The crash involved a white Howo trailer, registration DAL 963YY, and a white Mitsubishi Canter, registration NNR 437XA.
“Twelve adult males were involved, with eight fatalities and four rescued, including three injured and one unhurt,” he said.
The injured and deceased were taken to Government General Hospital, Dogon Kuka, where the injured received prompt medical attention.
Longkam said the FRSC tow truck cleared the obstruction, restored traffic flow and notified the Police Motor Traffic Division in Dogon Kuka.
“Preliminary findings indicate the Mitsubishi Canter, suspected to excessive speeding, committed a route violation and crashed into the trailer,” he said.
He said excessive speed and route violation were suspected causes, adding that investigations were ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.
The sector commander urged motorists to avoid speeding, route violations and unsafe practices, assuring continued enforcement, emergency response and public education across the state. (NAN)
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