Again, Tinubu Vows to End Terrorism, Protect Life and Property

• President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his administration’s determination to end terrorism and protect life and property.
• The President spoke during the 2025 Regimental Dinner Night, emphasizing the need for collective effort to tackle evolving security challenges.
• Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, also called for increased funding for the Ministry of Defence, stating that the current N50 billion budget is inadequate.

President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his administration’s determination to end terrorism and protect life and property.

Speaking during the 2025 Regimental Dinner Night as part of events marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the need for collective effort to tackle evolving security challenges.

“It is with great honour and deep appreciation that I stand before you tonight as the Special Guest of Honour of this remarkable gathering,” President Tinubu said.

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“The challenges we face not only demand courage and strength, but innovation and adaptability, but we must continue to invest in the capabilities of our military, equipping them with the resources and support necessary to effectively address the evolving security challenges that daily confront us.”

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Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, also called for increased funding for the Ministry of Defence, stating that the current N50 billion budget is inadequate.

“We have some challenges. One, we have an inadequate budgetary provision,” Matawalle said. “If you look at the budget of 2024, most of the barracks, the allocation we met was zero. How do we expect the personnel of the military to perform while their living standard is inadequate?” Matawalle emphasized that with sufficient funding and equipment, banditry could be curbed within two months.

I Disagrees with Policies, Not President Tinubu – Ndume Clarifies

Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, has disclosed that his criticism is not directed at President Bola Tinubu personally, but rather at some of the policies of his administration.

Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Ndume said, “I am not criticising the President but his policies. I am not a critic of this government; it is our government.”

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