Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says the
insecurity in Nigeria is not as bad as it was in 2015 when President Muhammadu
Buhari came into power.
According to NAN, Mohammed said this on Thursday, at a
public lecture, which was part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 62nd
Independence Day anniversary.
The minister’s comments come amid attacks by gunmen in parts
of the country, leading to abductions, killings and destruction of property.
Mohammed said the Buhari administration has been able to change the insecurity narrative, adding that previously inaccessible states are now accessible.
“When the
administration came into office, most parts of the north-east were inaccessible
due to the activities of the Boko Haram terrorists, who occupied the
territory,” he said.
“Schools, finance houses, businesses were shut. The roads
were inaccessible. Today, the situation has changed for the better.”
He added that as one nation, the capacity of the Nigerian
armed forces is increasing and would continue to get better.
He encouraged Nigerians, especially the elite, to join in
safeguarding the country, saying everyone has a role to play to restore peace
to the country.
“Mr President believes that the elite will build up their
exposure and their placement in the society in forging national unity and
contributing to national issues,” the minister added.
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