An advocacy group, the Grassroots Engagement for Good Governance has lauded the quick responses and pro-activeness of President Bola Tinubu towards tackling security challenges in the country.
The Convener of the group, Adeola Iwakun, gave the commendation on Wednesday, in Akure, Ondo State capital.
Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, Iwakun said that Tinubu’s policies and programmes are geared towards development and transformation of the country.
He stated: “We would like to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his quick responses and pro-activeness in addressing pressing issues facing our great nation.
“We acknowledge his readiness for the tasks ahead, particularly his fight against corruption and his disposition towards the general welfare of Nigerians.
“We are of the firm conviction that when corruption is effectively tackled, every Nigerian will benefit from the dividends of democracy.
“Furthermore, we appreciate the president’s efforts towards ameliorating the security challenges plaguing our nation, particularly the recent surge in kidnapping in Abuja and other security breaches across the country.
“The president’s ability to summon a security meeting with the heads of different security agencies and putting them on high alert is a welcome development”.
He, however, urged the Federal Government to get Nigerian youths engaged in compulsory vocational training that would dissuade them from criminal activities.
Iwakun said that vocational training should be adopted as an important part of the education system in the country.
He added: “Also, every Nigerian should be mandated to acquire vocational education as post-secondary qualification before they proceed to tertiary institutions.
“This will not only provide the needed skills to our youth, but also contribute to our economic development.
“A highly-skilled workforce will enhance our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) evaluation and lead to a prosperous nation”.
The Convener said that stakeholders should see governance as a collective responsibility, adding that the group was ready to support Tinubu and work collaboratively to transform the country.
According to him, if all stakeholders come together by working together, a more secure, prosperous, and socially just nation will be built.
He asked the government at all levels to create jobs and carry out pragmatic empowerment programmes for idle youths as a matter of emergency.
“Employment must be gainful so that idleness will reduce, hence, curbing crime to the barest minimum,” he said.
The Convener also urged the President to invest substantial resources in tackling security challenges by deploying high-end technologies that could effectively aid security agents’ efforts in reducing crimes, tracking, apprehending and prosecuting criminals.
He called on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to rise up to its responsibility through public enlightenment and sensitisation.
“The imperativeness of educating and sensitising Nigerians cannot be overemphasised.
“Anti-kidnapping crusades that dispel the notion that kidnapping is lucrative should be stepped up so that young Nigerians will understand that kidnapping is not a legitimate means of livelihood,” he said.
Iwakun implored the Federal Government to expend massively on training and empowerment of the security network in the country.
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“We recommend continuous training and empowerment of security personnel to ensure that they are fully equipped to protect lives and property.
“It is essential to provide them with the necessary human resources and encourage their dedication and commitment to their duties,” he said.
