The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has urged the Nigerian military and other security agencies to be more determined in tackling the various security challenges facing the country.
Aregbesola made the call at the opening of the Leadership in National Security Course 3, organised by the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in collaboration with Peace Building Consult on Monday in Abuja.
He said that the issue of national security was all-encompassing, adding that everything starts and ends with security.
The minister said, “I am here to join forces with those who are sacrificing their comfort and safety to ensure the security of Nigeria.
“With your determination, security of lives and properties will be guaranteed in this country,” he said.
Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai said that that the yearning for a peaceful environment was of fundamental importance.
Buratai, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun emphasised the need for national security discourse for peace and sustainable development.
He said that the Nigerian military especially the army, had contributed enormously in tackling the myriad of security challenges bedevilling the country.
According to him, national security requires the involvement of all stakeholders in the management of security challenges.
“It is my sincere belief that the knowledge the participants and the stakeholders will acquire at the end of this course will be of tremendous benefit to the system.
“Let me seize this unique opportunity to re-assure this audience that with continued collaboration and deepened synergy between the security agencies and the citizens, the myriad of security issues besetting the nation will be ameliorated for the enthronement of peace and tranquillity,” he said.
(NAN)
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