Yahaya Bello commends Tinubu’s security gains, meets NSA Ribadu

Former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, on Friday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the steady progress being made in the fight against insecurity across the country.

Bello gave the commendation during a meeting with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja.

Speaking after the meeting, the former governor noted that the recent foiling of an attempted abduction of schoolchildren in Kogi State underscored the level of support the state continues to receive from the Federal Government. He attributed the successful operation to the vigilance, professionalism and improved coordination among the nation’s security agencies, describing it as clear evidence that intelligence-driven security operations are yielding positive results.

“I want to use this opportunity to commend Mr President and our leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his relentless efforts in tackling insecurity across the nation. I also want to commend him and your humble self on the recent foiling of an attempted abduction of schoolchildren in Kogi State, which underscores the level of support the state continues to receive from the Federal Government. I attribute the successful operation to the vigilance, professionalism and improved coordination among the nation’s security agencies, which is clear evidence that intelligence-driven security operations are yielding positive results,” he said.

Bello particularly praised the National Security Adviser for providing strategic leadership and fostering stronger collaboration among the various security and intelligence agencies. According to him, the synergy under Ribadu’s coordination has significantly strengthened the country’s capacity to respond swiftly to emerging security threats.

He also commended President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security across Nigeria, noting that the administration’s sustained investment in intelligence gathering, security coordination and operational support has continued to bolster the morale and effectiveness of security personnel working tirelessly to protect lives and property.

Commenting on the recent rescue of the abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State, Bello applauded President Tinubu, the National Security Adviser and the security agencies for their painstaking efforts, professionalism and determination in securing the victims’ safe release. He paid tribute to the brave officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the operation, describing their courage and selflessness as a testament to their commitment to the defence of the nation.

“Mr President also deserves commendation for the recent rescue of the abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. I equally commend you, my brother, the National Security Adviser, and, of course, the security agencies for your painstaking efforts, professionalism and determination in securing the safe release of the victims. I also pay tribute to the brave officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the operation. Their courage and selflessness remain a testament to their unwavering commitment to the defence of our country,” he said.

The National Security Adviser, while thanking the former governor for the visit, stressed that the security of lives and property is everyone’s responsibility and that collective action is essential to overcoming insecurity in Nigeria.

“I want to warmly welcome you to my office this afternoon, my brother. The issue of insecurity concerns everyone in this country, and I believe that if we all play our part at our various levels, we shall overcome insecurity in Nigeria,” he said.

The former governor further urged Nigerians to continue supporting the efforts of the Federal Government and the security agencies by remaining vigilant and providing timely, credible information that could assist security operations. He noted that tackling insecurity requires collective responsibility and sustained cooperation between citizens and security institutions.

Bello expressed confidence that, under the leadership of President Tinubu and with the strategic guidance of the National Security Adviser, Nigeria would continue to record significant gains in the fight against criminality.

He maintained that the ongoing security reforms and strengthened inter-agency collaboration were laying a solid foundation for lasting peace, stability and national development.