“…We did it in Rivers State; it can be done in the country. We are prepared to help if you request help…”.Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
By Olawale Lamina
Following spate of attacks by terrorists groups in the country, former minister of transportation under the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, Rt hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has recommended solutions to Nigeria’s myriad of security situations.
In a statement, the former Governor of Rivers State, erstwhile Minister of Transportation and key actor of ADC, Rt. Hon. Barr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi CON, said: “It is clear that the government in power has no political will to curb the incessant killings and terrorist attacks plaguing our country today. The government has failed to provide adequate protection for its citizens, as evidenced by the surge in terrorist attacks and mass kidnappings in some parts of the country – challenging our national security. This failure to act decisively has sadly emboldened terrorists and eroded public trust.”
The former minister listed a number of recent happenings , causing agitations among Nigerians by emphasizing that, “the incessant attacks on innocent citizens in Plateau; the reported attack and kidnapping of secondary schoolgirls in Kebbi; an ambush on soldiers in Borno resulting in the abduction and killing of a Brigadier General, M. Uba; the attack on a church in Kwara; and the kidnapping of a priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, in Kaduna –all within a week – are too much to be ignored.
He called on the Tinubu-led administration to act fast, saying, “The Federal Government needs to step up its game, sharpen its response to terrorist activities, strengthen military intelligence and tactical operations, and live up to the expectations of its people.”
The statement underscored the critical role of security and the obligation of the government to its citizens,
He said: “To Mr. President: your primary assignment is the security of lives and property. Enough of looking the other way or issuing watery statements of condemnation. Prioritizing a summit or jetting out for whatever reason when Nigerians are dying can never be the trait of a good leader. It is time to probe wrong decisions, strategize, and make tough calls. The current situation calls for decisive leadership, stronger intelligence coordination, and accountability.”
He therefore recommended proactive measures demonstrated under his leadership as the governor of Rivers State, assuring that, ” We did it in Rivers State; it can be done in the country. We are prepared to help if you request help.”
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