Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration remains “laser-focused” on governance, pledging sustained commitment to advancing the economy, enhancing national security, and improving the welfare of citizens.
The President gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving governors of the North East region at the State House in Abuja.
He stressed that he would not be distracted by early political activities ahead of the next election cycle, noting that political distractions were inevitable but would not derail his government’s priorities.
“Whichever way it is, I am not detracted. I am solidly focused, laser-focused on what is ahead,” President Tinubu said.
The Nigerian leader commended the North East governors for their partnership with the federal government in tackling insecurity, noting that conflict in the sub-region was declining and displaced persons were returning to their homes.
He applauded ongoing housing projects in Borno and other states, revealing that citizens who had lived in camps were now resettling with roofs over their heads.
On security, President Tinubu said that the federal government was considering the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen security at the community level.
According to him, the role of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in responding to insecurity had shown that local structures could serve as a critical safety buffer.
“I have been looking at the security situation more carefully. I have seen civilians, JTF, react to the security challenges. I find so many creative ways you people have been going to protect the neighbourhoods and communities around you, and that provoked my thinking about state police again,” he said.
“Politics apart, we can discuss with the National Assembly leadership to really look at a critical path to that again. See how we can eliminate or douse political alliances from state police that will be indigenous to the community and provide the additional safety buffer and effectiveness in the area,” the President added.
He also pointed to improvements in education and healthcare, noting that school enrolment was rising in the region while his administration had reversed years of neglect in the health sector.
“The school enrolment is getting better. People’s settlement in various houses, and not on the street without roof over their head, is getting better,” Tinubu observed.
“I think working together the way we have been is the way to go to build Nigeria of our dreams, and we have that. There’s no way politics will not interfere once in a while. It is for us to embrace the heart of winning and from that heart we know the superior thinkers and doers. Our political party will prove itself eventually,” he added.
The President further revealed that zonal mechanisation and training centres were being rolled out to boost agriculture and achieve food sovereignty.
He urged the governors to sustain their partnership with the federal government, stressing that collective effort remained the path to building the Nigeria of their dreams.
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