Buhari said: He remain committed to promoting a secure, peaceful in Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari said that his administration will be committed to ensure security and peace in Nigeria. He stated this at the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 27, in Abuja, adding that his government was poised to resolve all humanitarian challenges facing the country.

The President at the ceremony also commended the armed forces for the supposed progress made in terrorism and insurgency fight in the North East part of the country. He said that Boko Haram has lost its insurgency campaign and that the Islamic terrorist group was now splintered and metamorphosed into a new form of terrorist threat.

Noting that Nigeria still struggles with some existential and fundamental challenges, he said: “Armed banditry and vandalism, kidnapping, pastoralist/farmers conflicts, cultism and political violence have become the new threats.

“Other crimes such as proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons, drug trafficking, drug and substance abuse and communal conflict, all add up to the security mix. “Furthermore, the state of education, the youth bulge, unemployment, socio-political and ethno-religious divisions, fake news and hate speeches all help to quicken and compound the security challenges.

“Our government is poised to promote national security and development; we remain committed to promoting a vision of a secure, safe, just, peaceful, prosperous and strong nation. “Indeed, we shall be employing all elements of our national and human resources to ensure security, a just society, peaceful co-existence, national unity, prosperity and sustainable development, while promoting our good standing abroad.”

The President went further to say that the country was at a critical crossroad at inception of his administration in 2015, a period according to him, the Boko Haram insurgency was at the height of its infamy and virtually held Nigeria hostage. Buhari’s avowed commitment on security and ensuring a peaceful Nigeria; is coming amid the worsening insecurity situation in the country.