From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
Nigerians from all six geopolitical zones in the country, yesterday expressed their confidence in the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, over their efforts in improving national security.
A cross-section of Nigerians, under the aegies of Association of Concerned Citizens in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, during a press conference, ajt the weekend, in Abuja, unanimously shared their appreciation for the improved security measures put in place by the Ministers.
A representative from the North West region, Comr Nuh’d Zaharaddeen, said: “North West roads are now secured. Before their emergence as ministers, the reverse was the case.
“Therefore I want to use this opportunity to endorse and commend Alhaji Abubakar Badaru and Dr Bello Matawalle and also pray that President Bola Tinubu retain these people for their effort in contributing to the primary role of his government of securing and protecting lives.”
In the same vein, a representative from the South West, Mr. Abiola Peter, said: “Ever since both men came on board, they have done very well. In my zone for instance, there is a place called Igboho in Oyo State. It is a town known for insecurity, but since they were appointed ministers, cases have reduced.”
Corroborating, a representative from North Central, Mr. Muhammed Hamza, said: “Prior to their appointments, the region had faced a lot of insecurity ranging from banditry, kidnapping, but in the advent of this regime, we no longer hear of such cases like before.”
Also, a representative of the Niger Delta region, Abraham Ekokotu, said: “I want to call on Mr. President and Nigerians to disregard any form of propaganda against the Honorable Minister, State for Defence. From where I came from, South South which is known for high militant activities but since this man assumed this position, you can see there is no more kidnapping and it has been brought to the minimum.”
A representative of the North Eastern part of Nigeria, Awal Aliyu, said: “I sit before you to endorse the Honorable Ministers of Defence for their good efforts, accountability and success in wiping out insecurity and insurgency in my region. We can all testify that Maiduguri, Yobe, Bauchi and the likes we are living fine and good and we commend the effort of the Minister and the president himself. Schools are restored, businesses are back and people are living in freedom.”