Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, on Wednesday rejected the possibility for Christopher Musa, the nominee for the Defense Minister, to “take a bow and go” during his screening at the upper chamber.
He acknowledged that the president of the United States, Donald Trump, is pressuring the country to address the country’s numerous security issues.
In a time of increased insecurity, Akpabio, the screening exercise’s lead, stated that the session’s goal was to pose questions that would reassure Nigerians.
The nominee was therefore urged by the Senate President to look into the circumstances surrounding the alleged troop withdrawal from the Kebbi school, where schoolgirls were recently abducted.
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This is not the time for “bow and go” politics. Even Donald Trump is a neck-and-neck. He claimed that we haven’t inquired about his response to Donald Trump.
With so many questions on the minds of Nigerians and more than 200 children still being tortured and in the bush, you have to say he should take a bow and leave. Let’s give the man a chance to inspire hope in Nigeria.
Community tenacity
The former CDS stressed the value of adopting a whole-of-society approach that incorporates technology, community involvement, and coordinated security operations while strengthening the capacity of local communities.
He believes that these measures are necessary to stop and effectively address the ongoing kidnappings.
The nominee also urged full cooperation and coordination between Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), citing the need to improve accountability within the armed forces.
Given the transnational nature of terrorism, he said, many organizations needed to harmonise their functions with one another and with neighboring nations.
He argued that if security organizations didn’t work together, that Nigeria had more to lose, noting that terrorists frequently saw the country as wealthy and therefore a prime target.
Since security is based within local communities, he reiterated the need for a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and banditry.
The nominee added that numerous current laws still need to be reviewed urgently.
He cited unregulated mining activities as a major source of funding for criminal organizations and stressed the need for more stringent monitoring supported by cutting-edge technology.
Mohammed Badaru, a former defense minister, resigned due to ill health, and General Musa was nominated.
Musa was anticipated to succeed Badaru, according to reports.
In a letter that was sent to Akpabio on Tuesday, President Tinubu formally addressed Musa’s name to the Senate.
In response to the abduction of 303 students and staff from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, security issues are escalating. Apparently, fifty of the kidnapped pupils escaped and reunited with their families.
Most Rev. As much as we are relieved that these 50 children have returned, I ask that you all continue to pray for the safe return of the remaining victims, according to Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter.
Source: Channels TV
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