Nigeria Needs Global Support To Defeat Terrorism — Akume

The Federal Government has renewed its unflinching commitment to tackling insecurity, calling on regional and international allies to strengthen collaboration in the collective fight against insecurity.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the assurance when a powerful delegation of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by its President, Archbishop Prof. Leonard Bature Kawas, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

In a statement by the director of information in the office of SGF, Segun Imohiosen, the SGF stated that the Tinubu-led administration was doing everything within its power to ensure the security of lives and property, and also sought collaborative support from international allies to fight the menace.

“But the government is seriously committed to eradicating insecurity… We need support from our allies to be able to fight terrorists in the land,” he said.

He acknowledged the vote of confidence passed on the administration of President Bola Tinubu, which is a testament to the efforts made by this administration toward tackling insecurity and other challenges facing the country.

Senator Akume added that the present administration has been partnering with traditional leaders, businessmen, the private sector, political leaders and the religious leaders toward building a strong and virile Nigeria for all.

He, therefore, urged the religious bodies to pray for the peace and prosperity of the country.

Speaking earlier, the President of CBCN, Archbishop Prof. Leonard Bature Kawas, had reaffirmed their commitment to support the Tinubu-led administration in its quest to fight insecurity and also passed a vote of confidence in the administration.

He assured him that they were committed to praying for peace and unity to prevail in the country.