The Nigerian government says the security situation has significantly improved across the country.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, disclosed this when he received members of the Renewed Hope Fulbe Campaign Organisation, a grassroots Fulani mobilisation platform, at his office in Abuja.
He said the insurgent group Boko Haram has been significantly degraded and reduced to a weakened force.
Akume said sustained military and non-kinetic measures have weakened terrorist groups, making their attacks increasingly sporadic and less effective.
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According to him, while security has improved, the Federal Government is strengthening the nation’s defence architecture through the acquisition of more arms and ammunition, alongside improved operational strategies by security agencies.
Akume noted with optimism that the country’s current security challenges are temporary.
“The problems we are having are temporary problems that will certainly go away. Things are already beginning to pick up,” he stated.
He assured the delegation that their requests, including recognition as a strategic mobilisation partner and provision of logistics support, would be duly considered.
Special Recognition
Earlier, the delegation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence, economic empowerment, and active civic engagement among Fulbe communities nationwide.
It also appealed for special recognition and inclusion in government policy dialogue platforms, particularly in livestock development programmes, and requested mobility support, including vehicles and motorcycles, to enhance its grassroots outreach across remote pastoral settlements.
Senator Akume assured the group of continued government engagement, reiterating that all submissions made would receive due attention.