Tinubu security challenges | SOJWORLDNEWS
Speaking during a meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President addressed concerns raised by the delegation about insecurity, governance, and the state of the nation. As a result, he used the opportunity to defend his administration’s record while acknowledging that serious challenges still exist.
“The challenges are there. I inherited it. I didn’t run away,” Tinubu said. “I asked for this job, and I am in it.”
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Consequently, the President’s remarks come as Nigerians continue to grapple with banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats in several parts of the country. Nevertheless, Tinubu maintained that his government has taken deliberate steps to strengthen the nation’s security architecture since assuming office in 2023.
In addition, the President pointed to concrete measures his administration has introduced. He said security agencies are being repositioned through enhanced intelligence gathering and improved logistics. “We are building new barracks, new stations, and equipping our security personnel so we can defeat terrorism,” he said.
Moreover, Tinubu described the broader security situation in blunt terms, acknowledging that Nigeria’s difficulties did not disappear overnight. “The security situation is what it is. We don’t have another country, but here, this Nigeria,” he said. Therefore, he urged citizens to draw strength from the country’s diversity rather than lose hope.
Meanwhile, the President also used the meeting to touch on the economy, insisting that Nigeria has moved away from the brink of bankruptcy. “The economy has recovered and is safe from bankruptcy,” he said, adding that “prosperity is on the horizon.” Additionally, he argued that the quality of life for ordinary Nigerians is gradually improving, citing the relative stability of public universities as evidence.
“The quality of life is improving,” Tinubu said, noting that tertiary institutions have remained open without the prolonged strikes that once disrupted academic calendars. “ASUU is not on strike. They are not bringing agony to your homes. Is that not an answer to our prayers?”
On the political front, Tinubu also responded to speculation about attempts to unseat him ahead of the 2027 general election. However, he made clear that he would not make things easy for his opponents. “Those who want to unseat me will try. I won’t help them tie a rope around my neck. We’ll wrestle till the end. All is fair in politics,” he declared.
Similarly, the President dismissed suggestions that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) favours his government. Instead, he insisted the commission has treated all political actors fairly. “INEC is neutral. They’ve never intimidated anybody,” he said, adding that critics crying foul may be reacting to their own internal troubles rather than any real bias.
Ultimately, Tinubu’s comments reflect a broader effort by his administration to project confidence ahead of the 2027 election cycle. While insecurity remains a pressing concern for millions of Nigerians, the President continues to frame his government’s response as a work in progress rather than a failure. Thus, he appears determined to campaign on the argument that meaningful reforms take time to yield visible results, even as pressure mounts from opposition figures and citizens alike.
The CBCN delegation, led by the Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, had raised concerns during the meeting about security, education, and credible elections ahead of 2027.
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