The new National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has taken over from the former NSA, retired Major General Babagana Monguno with a pledge to subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria
He took over following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on June 19, 2023.
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The Office of the National Security Adviser in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication, Zu Mijinyawa on Monday disclosed that Nuhu Ribadu said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had enormous responsibility of securing Nigeria and ensuring peace across the country.
Ribadu solicited the full cooperation of all Nigerians.
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He said there was need to unite to accomplish the present administration’s quest for a more stable, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
“We will stabilise this country, we will secure our country and we will make Nigeria peaceful because we believe time has come for this country to enjoy peace, restore order and rule of law just like any other country in the world.
“Securing the nation is a continuous process. We will look at what has been done and build on it. We will count on your support in the course of discharging our responsibilities.
“Mr. President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver on this vision.
“This enormous task of securing our country is that of all Nigerians, and all friends of Nigeria,” he said.
The former NSA, Monguno, said that Rubadu is well equipped, well qualified, well educated and have a very deep understanding of the complexity of the security challenges confronting the federal Republic of Nigeria.
He said that the new NSA had the capacity to tackle whatever challenges that he might encounter having served in the various positions, saying that Ribadu was starting on a good footing.
“For me, I have been able to handover a comprehensive note to him and also brief him extensively.
“For me, I want to give gratitude to the Almighty God for giving the grace to serve for such a long time and also allowing me to depart in good health and enjoy the rest of my life in an atmosphere that is bereft of the type of pressure that are associated with this all important office.
“I am also wishing in the same vein that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu will have a very successful tenure and depart in good health when the time comes for him to depart.”
Monguno urged the staff to extend the same support and cooperation he enjoyed to his successor to achieve the desired national objective.
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