President Bola Tinubu has issued a firm directive to Service Chiefs, asking for closer collaboration in efforts to combat insecurity.
Rising from a meeting of head of security agencies with the president, the National Security Adviser, NSA,
Babagana Monguno disclosed the President demanded more frequent consultations among the agencies.
Furthermore, the security chiefs were instructed to devise a strategy for addressing the issue of crude oil theft, reflecting the evolving challenges facing the country.
Monguno explained: “The President has made it clear that he expects the security agencies to intensify their efforts. His philosophy emphasizes contemporary security measures that align with current demands”.
President Tinubu asserted his unwillingness to accept declining national fortunes and stressed the importance of a coordinated security approach.
“Working at cross purposes and colliding with each other is not something that he will condone”, Monguno stated, emphasizing the President’s call on all security agencies to ensure increased coordination, consultation and timely reporting.
The NSA also disclosed the President’s commitment to building on security achievements, reversing adversities, and shifting the balance in the country’s favour, insisting that Nigeria should not be struggling while other nations are making strides.
“He appreciated the armed forces and intelligence agencies for their dedication and sacrifice in recent years, and he paid tribute to those who died defending this country from threats such as terrorism, insurgency, banditry, oil theft, and piracy”, he added.
President Tinubu emphasized the need for significant security reforms, particularly addressing misfortunes in the maritime domain and the issue of oil theft.
“He has already mandated the security agencies to create a blueprint to address these problems promptly. He doesn’t have the luxury of time,” Monguno disclosed.
The NSA also disclosed that the President promised necessary support for the operational and intelligence agencies for greater efficiency.
Present at the meeting were the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao; and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.
