President Bola Tinubu has promised to protect the country and work very hard to ensure every form of terrorism in Nigeria is defeated.
Mr Tinubu gave this assurance during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday.
He disclosed that Nigeria remains on a steady growth trajectory, with more promise of stability and prosperity as economic reforms continue to yield results and gain national and international acceptance.
Speaking in reaction to the threats by President Donald Trump of United States to raid terrorists’ camps in Nigeria, Mr Tinubu asked, “Do we have problems? Yes. Are we challenged by terrorism? Yes. But we will defeat terrorism. We will overcome the CPC designation.
“Nigeria is one happy family, and we shall spare no effort until we eliminate all criminals from our society. We want our friends to help us as we step up our fight against terrorism, and we will eliminate it.”
The President also disclosed that the federal government was engaging with the world diplomatically, noting, “The most important thing is the fact that despite the political headwinds and the fear of our people, we will continue to engage with partners.”
Commenting on the economy, he said, “The success of the $2.3 billion Eurobond that was oversubscribed by 400 per cent is the most assuring. So, the task ahead is immense; we are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism in this country.
“The task ahead is immense, but it is our resolve to move forward with unity and purpose, guided by the Renewed Hope Agenda to build a prosperous, inclusive and resilient Nigeria.”
Mr Tinubu directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to brief the council on the nation’s economic performance, stated that the government will continue to sustain and consolidate the gains.