President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to ending terrorism and banditry across the country, emphasising that addressing insecurity remains at the forefront of his government’s priorities.
“This fight against terrorism is a challenge but addressing it remains one of the top priorities of this current administration under our national security agenda,” Tinubu said at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State on Tuesday.
Represented by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Tinubu said, “Nigeria is in safe hands, and we will restore law and order. That is an assurance we are giving. It will be done.”
The housing project, carried out in collaboration with the Qatar Charity Organisation, is part of the Federal Government’s broader agenda to rebuild communities ravaged by violent attacks.
The president noted that significant progress has already been made in restoring peace and rebuilding lives in Kaduna State. “Recovery is ongoing, and it is clear that fresh air is blowing through Kaduna State; things are changing,” he said.
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President Bola Tinubu has underscored that meaningful governance must always put the people first, especially those who have borne the brunt of violence and insecurity. He stressed that his administration remains determined to heal wounds, reconcile fractured communities, and ensure that all citizens feel included and protected.
Speaking on the government’s multi-faceted approach to security, Tinubu praised the Kaduna State Government, the Office of the National Security Adviser, and the Chief of Defence Staff for embracing a strategy that blends both military operations and non-military interventions to tackle unrest.
He singled out the “Kaduna Peace Model” as a testament to this balanced approach — an initiative driven by community engagement and actionable intelligence, rooted in the principle that sustainable peace must be cultivated, not imposed.
Highlighting tangible signs of progress, Tinubu cited the reopening of the Birnin Gwari Market and the safe return of displaced farmers to their farmlands as powerful indicators of renewed stability and hope in the region.
Addressing victims of violence directly, the president offered reassurance that their suffering had not gone unnoticed. He vowed that his government would stand firmly by them, supporting their recovery and ensuring that peace is restored and protected.