BY TONY UDOKA
The Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening security and promoting stability across the North-West zone.
He delivered the assurance while participating in the North-West Zonal Security Summit held on Saturday at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall in Kaduna.
The summit, convened by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on National Security, brought together critical stakeholders to assess regional security challenges and chart collaborative solutions aimed at restoring peace and resilience in affected communities.
Delivering his keynote goodwill message, Minister Badaru reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing national security, unity, and community resilience as central pillars of the administration’s vision.
He emphasized the President’s pursuit of a harmonious and inclusive society built on shared prosperity, tolerance, and equal respect for all citizens.
He noted ongoing progress achieved through improved cooperation among security agencies and stressed the need for a robust, adaptive security framework that combines federal efforts with strong community participation.
According to him, safeguarding the nation requires collective responsibility from citizens, traditional institutions, civil society, and state governments.
The Minister commended governors for their proactive role as Chief Security Officers of their states, citing their logistics support, early-warning mechanisms, and community engagement programmes as vital tools in preventing and mitigating security threats.
He also praised traditional rulers for strengthening trust and mediation, as well as women and youth groups for driving community vigilance and post-conflict recovery. Religious leaders and civil society organizations were equally recognized for combating misinformation and championing peacebuilding and reintegration initiatives.
Reiterating the President’s directives, Minister Badaru called for sustained momentum among the Armed Forces and security agencies in enhancing intelligence-sharing, strengthening interagency coordination, and improving protection for schools and rural communities vulnerable to attacks.
He also expressed appreciation to the Senate for organizing the summit, noting that such platforms promote transparency, accountability, and constructive national dialogue on security.
He assured participants that the Ministry of Defence remains committed to partnering with all stakeholders to deepen stability, reinforce public confidence, and advance the Renewed Hope Agenda across the North-West region.
The summit drew a wide range of attendees, including Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, representatives of other North-West governors, traditional rulers, Ulama, civil society organizations, and other influential stakeholders.
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