First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s unshakeable commitment to security of lives and properties of citizens through stronger internal security plan and building of security alliances with developed nations.
The First Lady said President Tinubu has entered into partnership with developed countries, like the United States of America and others, and taking internal security measures to smash those terrorising the country and stoking the fire of killings and kidnappings across the geopolitical zones.
Oluremi gave the assurance in a recent engagement with Ekiti State Traditional Rulers at a meeting held at Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado- Ekiti during her one-day working visit to the state.
Addressing the monarchs, the First Lady, who described the horrendous cases of kidnappings, banditry and killings as highly disheartening, revealed that the President is committed to making the country safe for all citizens. She said a lot of efforts were ongoing to further secure the country and stamp out criminality but which could not be divulged publicly.
Oluremi thanked the traditional rulers for their support for President Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji, saying this has been a veritable impetus driving the two leaders to give their best in terms of commitment to good governance.
“It is disheartening that we have this insecurity. A lot of foreign countries are helping our nation. The US and some other developed countries are helping us in this matter. Some of those terrorising us are non- Nigerians. No matter what happens, we shall overcome, Nigeria is too great to be intimidated.
“Let us bear in mind that we have a great country. Challenges will come, but collectively, we can tackle them. I can assure you, we don’t have Mondays or Sundays, the President is working round the clock to get this matter resolved. At times, Mr President will sleep at 3:00am and God has been faithful. Let us be prayerful about our nation. It is prayers that have taken us this far.
“We want to thank Ekiti people for the tremendous support they are giving the President. Kabiyesi, I thank you immensely for your love and care for Mr President and Governor Oyebanji”.
Cataloguing what her initiative has done in Ekiti State, Oluremi, said the Renewed Hope Initiative, her brainchild, had built an ultra modern ICT at Ekiti State University to boost the digital education of the youths, while also endowing prizes to the tune of N200 million for the undergraduates to broaden the scope of scholarship scheme in the institution.
The Nigeria’s First Lady added that her initiative had empowered another 2,000 traders with N50,000 each to engage them in trading , while hundreds of elderly, vulnerable groups and people living with disabilities are being helped to raise their standards of living through fruitful engagements under the current economy.
“Kabiyesi, I didn’t only come here to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the APC women campaign council, I am here to thank you for the love you have shown to Mr President in Ekiti State . I am humbled that you are all here and waited patiently. Your domains shall be peaceful by the grace of God. Long may you reign”.
The Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, called for expeditious review of the kidnapping law to stipulate strict punitive actions for those fanning the ember of crimes in the land.
Oba Adu-Alagbado , also called on President Tinubu to fastrack actions on the creation of the State Police, so that each state can have a stronger security architecture that can deal decisively with criminal elements terrorising the country.
The Monarch applauded the President’s wife for the respect and honour exhibited for the traditional rulers, saying this would remain indelible in the annals of history.
The monarch applauded the difficult and tasking policies being initiated by Tinubu to tackle the multifaceted problems facing the country, saying the entire traditional council is solidly behind his administration.
“Your Excellency, you are welcome to Ekiti State. We had in the past the wife of a president who championed a better life programme, but for Senator Oluremi Tinubu, you have taken your better life programme under Renewed Hope Initiative to the Northeast, Northwest, Southwest and every part of the country. You have touched the lives of our people. We heard about you when you were in the Senate. We heard about how you transformed the lives of Lagos Central that you represented.
“We thank the President through you for the affection he has shown for our governor. Our Governor had always been praising him for his fatherly role. Our message to the President is that we are with him totally. He is a special man that was ordained by God.
“We knew about the obstacles. We knew how he had been tackling them. He is our son and we are proud of him, not just a son, but one that is doing wonders and making us proud.
“No country is devoid of criminals. But there should be review of laws in the country dealing with issue of insecurity. Kidnapping has been on for some time. All those that are aiding and abetting kidnapping, we have not seen any punitive measures being taken against them. There should be a review of the laws dealing with these murderers.
“The bill for the creation of the state police should be fasttracked. Our people are not cowards, but our hands are tied, because our people can’t carry AK 47 to face these criminals”.
