November 17, (THEWILL) – The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has absolved President Bola Tinubu of the current security situation in the country, saying the administration inherited a tough period in terms of insecurity, appealing to the citizens to be patient.
Ribadu, on Monday, had lamented that the Tinubu administration inherited a bankrupt country from the immediate-past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking on Thursday, on the security situation in the country at the ongoing 19th Annual All Nigeria Editors Conference in Uyo, Ribadu, who again blamed the previous administrations for security lapses in the country, solicited the cooperation of all Nigerians in tackling the problem.
“We have given Nigeria to President Bola Tinubu to manage for us. In the last five months, I have been by his side and seen how things are. We inherited a tough period. We appeal for patience and understanding.
“Let me start with the Niger Delta. At the time we took over, crude oil production stood at 1.1mbd. Today crude oil production is over 1.7mbd.
“We have witnessed three weeks without any incident of security challenges in the Niger Delta. This is the first time since 1993, but we don’t talk.
“In the South East, when we took over last year, we had 46 police stations attacked. Today, we don’t have a single one. The leadership we have in our country now understands things a bit better.
“It is a tough time, that is the reality. We are not condemning anyone but that is the truth. Those who are in charge must say the truth and say it as it is. It is not going to be for too long. It is a matter of time, it will be better.
”I appeal to you for support. We are going through tough times. It requires all of us to come together,” said Ribadu, adding that the Federal Government would continue to do its possible best to improve the welfare of the citizens and remain transparent.
