He implored state and local governments to revamp their intelligence assets, so that the security agencies can nip any planned attacks in remote rural areas in the bud. Buhari Insecurity Nigeria June12
Buhari, who regretted the troubling development in the land, however, attributed the recent sporadic incidents, with tragic loss of lives in Katsina and Borno states, to criminals who are taking advantage of COVID-19 restrictions and vowed to do everything to ensure that security agencies pursue the perpetrators and bring them to swift justice.
Notwithstanding the untoward incidents, he said his administration would remain unshaken in the resolve to protect national infrastructure, including on-shore and offshore oil installations, as well as secure the country’s territorial waters and end piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The President noted that this year has been like none other, particularly with COVID-19 declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation in January, noting: “This pandemic has affected the global economy and all known socio-economic systems.
“As part of the strategy to create jobs in reducing the effect of COVID-19 on our youths, I directed the employment of 774, 000 Nigerians. These youths will be engaged in Special Public Works Programme aimed at cushioning the effects of economic downturn. Each of the 774 local government areas in the country will be allotted 1,000 slots. I am pleased to report that this programme has commenced.
The President said his government has already begun to look inward and charged inventors, researchers and scientists to come up with solutions to cure COVID-19, saying: “Government has continued to implement accountability and transparent policies through the Open Government Partnership and the transparency portal on financial transactions. Similarly, we have strengthened auditing and accountability mechanisms to ensure that rules and regulations are followed strictly.
Buhari further said the country’s youth population remains a source of strength in achieving development objectives; hence his administration would continue to concentrate in developing their skills, providing them with opportunities to express their entrepreneurial, research and industrial capacities, as well as ample opportunity to take leadership positions in the service of the nation, stating: “The commitment of this administration to the well-being of people living with disabilities...
“This administration is focused on ensuring that Nigeria would always be governed by the rule of law and I would do my utmost to uphold the constitution and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.
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