Tinubu addressed service chiefs: "We cannot allow the crisis that started in 2009 to continue"

 

The newly appointed service chiefs were tasked by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday with addressing the country's ongoing security issue, which dates back to 2009.

In a speech given at the State House in Abuja during the decoration of the service chiefs, Tinubu made the claim.

The President emphasized that Nigerians demand results, not justifications, and urged the leaders of the country's armed forces to perform their duty with patriotic fervor.

1. I'd want to congratulate you on being appointed and then confirmed by the Senate. I am giving you a great duty as your Commander-in-Chief, and you must approach it with the utmost devotion and commitment.

2. The event today goes beyond ornamental symbolism. It is the start of our redoubled efforts to guarantee the safety and tranquility of every Nigerian. You have all been handpicked for this important assignment.

Everything else is useless without security, which is a necessary component. If this basic human need is not satisfied, there can be no adequate development. To reap the rewards of governance, our people and our country must continue to be safe.

3. Protecting the populace is the government's top priority. Despite the fact that many warriors have paid the ultimate price for their service, our military has persevered over the years in protecting the territorial integrity of our country. Our valiant armed forces stepped up to the plate and recaptured those occupied lands during a time of darkness when terrorists and armed marauders controlled substantial portions of our territory.

4. We have saved the lives of innumerable civilians who were abducted, brought calm back to numerous formerly besieged places, and greatly reduced the ability of the terrorist organizations.

5. I express my gratitude to our military for their commitment to duty, hard work, and patriotism. I have said it many times as your Commander-in-Chief: I truly appreciate what you have given up.

6. But there are still difficulties. Threats to security are ever-changing and dynamic. The recent rise of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and some areas of the South is a serious concern for our administration. These new dangers must not be allowed to grow. We need to be proactive and determined. Let's take a sledge to the new snakes.

7. As the leaders of our country's military forces, I command you to do your duty with a strong sense of patriotism. Nigerians don't accept excuses; they want results.

8. I also challenge you to be brave, inventive, and proactive. Let's keep ahead of those who might jeopardize our tranquility. When needed, let's use technology. The crisis that started in 2009 cannot continue much longer.

9. As you take on the challenge, I hope you succeed. I pledge to give you all the assistance you require to complete the task.

10. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and thank you. May God continue to protect our military.