"Do Nigeria Have Problems? Yes. Are We Challenged by Terrorism? Yes. But..." - Tinubu Speaks on Trump's Military Threat
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that president Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja has spoken for the first time on the controversies over stated plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to attack Nigeria over alleged religious persecution.
OTN News further reports that the President who spoke at the Federal Executive Council meeting, FEC on Thursday amidst reports that the United States’ Army has submitted its plan to execute Trump’s plan against Nigeria to the US Department of War, admitted Nigeria has problems, and is challenged by terrorism, assuring that the country will defeat terrorism.
Tinubu, speaking on the relationship between Nigeria and the United State after the swearing-in of two ministers, Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro, and Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN) assured that the Federal Government was engaging with the world diplomatically.
According to him, Nigeria will overcome its designation as country of concern by the U.S and also defeat terrorism.
“The most important thing is the fact that despite the political headwinds and the fear of our people, we will continue to engage with partners.
“The success of the $2.3 billion eurobond that was oversubscribed by 400% is the most assuring. So, the task ahead is immense; we are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism in this country.
“The task ahead is immense, but it is our resolve to move forward with unity and purpose, guided by the Renewed Hope Agenda to build a prosperous, inclusive and resilient Nigeria.”
Furthermore, the president as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, speaking on the security challenges facing the country, charged Nigerians not to succumb to despair, assuring that the government will defeat every form of terrorism and secure every part of the country.
He called Ministers and other officials to ensure consistency in communication and avoid discordant messaging.
He said, “Do we have problems? Yes. Are we challenged by terrorism? Yes. But we will defeat terrorism. We will overcome the CPC designation.
"Nigeria is one happy family, and we shall spare no effort until we eliminate all criminals from our society. We want our friends to help us as we step up our fight against terrorism, and we will eliminate it,” President Tinubu assured.
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