President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said improving security, the economy and fighting corruption are still the core priorities of his administration, six years after the triad of promises first won him the presidential election.
The President made the remark in Kaduna at the Passing Out Parade for Cadets of 68 Regular Course (Army, Navy and Airforce).
“As you are all aware, our beloved nation Nigeria is facing many security challenges at this period. We continue to face security threats and violent crimes such as insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and politically motivated killings which threaten our national integration,” he said, according to a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu.
“I assure you that this administration will continue to do everything within the ambit of the law to eliminate all forms of violent crimes that are creating fear and anxiety among the citizenry.
“It is pertinent to state in this regard that, we have received new equipment in our fight against any form of insecurity”
“These assets will be deployed to accelerate the fight against insecurity in all parts of the country.”
President Buhari noted that security had assumed priority in governance and public policy in international scheme of affairs.
