President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains determined to defeat terrorism and deliver a secure, prosperous Nigeria despite “political headwinds”.
Tinubu spoke on Thursday after receiving an update on the state of the economy from Wale Edun, coordinating minister of the economy.
The president said Nigeria will continue to engage with the world diplomatically, adding that his administration is committed to national security and stability.
“Despite the political headwinds and
the fear of our people, we continue to engage our partners,” Tinubu said.
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“We are engaging the world diplomatically. I assure you all that we will defeat terrorism.
“The task ahead is to move forward with clarity of purpose guided by the Renewed Hope agenda to build a prosperous Nigeria.”
Tinubu’s comment comes amid the recent threat issued by US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action on Nigeria over alleged killing of Christians.
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On Saturday, Trump asked the US department of war to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria.
Trump had redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged killing of Christian in the country.
Prior to Trump’s comments, some US lawmakers had asked Marco Rubio, secretary of state, to take decisive diplomatic action against the Nigerian government over what they described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians”.
The federal government has, however, refuted claims of religious killings in the country.
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