Richard Ginika Izuora
President Muhammadu Buhari, has promised to effectively manage issues around youth development to ensure that there is no repeat of EndSARS protests in Nigeria again.
Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, quoted President Buhari to have said this during the meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, November 17.
He said President Buhari reassured that the Federal Government would continue to dialogue with relevant stakeholders in ensuring peaceful and harmonious socio-economic environment across the country.
“What we are saying is that government will continue to dialogue; it will continue to listen and will also continue to carry all stakeholders along in ensuring that there is no repeat of what happened that destroyed a lot of property; public and private; individuals in this country,’’ the minister quoted the president to have said.
Dingyadi further stated that the NSC meeting was convened to brief the president about security situation in the country.
He said the meeting stressed the need to pay greater attention to the police in the discharge of their functions to maintain peace in the country; in the areas of equipment as well as modern technology.
According to the Minister, President Buhari thanked members of the Council for their efforts in maintaining peace and assured them that he will do whatever it takes to support security agencies in providing peace in the country.
He added: “The meeting noted with concern the increasing cases of armed banditry; particularly in the North-West as well as North Eastern parts of the country.
“The meeting agreed to be more proactive in dealing with the situation in a more decisive manner.
“The meeting thanked the president for the concern which he has shown in repositioning the Police to perform more effectively.
“President reassured that all stakeholders will be involved in the process of maintaining peace in the country; particularly the youth; community leaders; traditional rulers; politicians; public servants; as well as religious leaders etc.’’
The Minister said the federal government would continue to maintain its bureaucratic; also humane; and just postures in handling security matters in the country.’’