Figures cited by The Nation show that President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s total commitment to the welfare of the Nigerian military during an interfaith breaking of fast in Abuja. The President used the occasion to address recent security breaches in Borno State, assuring the nation that the “dark tunnel” of insurgency is nearing its end despite recent setbacks.
Tinubu specifically mentioned that modern equipment, enhanced intelligence gathering, and improved logistics are being prioritized to ensure that troops on the frontlines have a decisive advantage. He expressed deep sympathy to the victims of recent abductions in Gwoza and pledged that the perpetrators would face the full weight of the law.
The President also linked security to economic stability, stating that a peaceful environment is the only way to sustain the recent gains seen in the naira’s performance and the stabilization of the macro-economy. He urged Nigerians to resist the temptation of succumbing to fear spread by insurgents.
This was further validated by Premium Times, which quoted the President saying, “This nation will always be grateful to you, and your sufferings will not be in vain,” and Leadership, which noted that “the President has ordered a quick and full mobilization of the security system to respond to the Borno massacre.”
Echotitbits take: This is a dual-purpose message: morale-boosting for the troops and reassurance for a jittery public. The mention of “seeing daylight” suggests the presidency believes its long-term security strategy is working, but the persistent attacks in Borno show that the “clear and hold” phase of counter-insurgency remains a massive hurdle.
Source: StateHouse – https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubu-to-the-armed-forces-together-we-shall-prevail-your-sacrifice-will-not-be-in-vain/, March 7, 2026
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