President Tinubu Vows to Eradicate Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria
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- President Bola Tinubu vowed to eliminate terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for collective action from citizens to enhance security efforts during the 9th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina.
- He encouraged young Nigerians to utilize a loan scheme that has provided over ₦70 billion for entrepreneurial ventures and urged citizens to report suspicious activities to law enforcement to support government initiatives against crime.
- The event celebrated the graduation of 297 postgraduate students, with Vice Chancellor Prof. Armaya’u Bichi addressing university challenges, including insecurity, while Katsina Governor Dikko Umar Radda highlighted the state’s investment in education.
President Tinubu Vows to Eradicate Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has promised that terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping will soon be relics of the past in Nigeria. He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to confronting these serious issues and other forms of criminality head-on.
Speaking at the 9th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina, the President emphasised that combating insecurity is a shared responsibility.
He urged citizens to actively support security efforts by providing crucial information to law enforcement.
Represented by the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Dutste, Jigawa State, Prof. Abdulkarim Mohammed, President Tinubu also encouraged young people to take advantage of a loan scheme that has already disbursed over N70 billion to empower their ventures.
“Governance goes beyond the presidency or those in leadership positions. It involves all Nigerians working together to improve our country,” he stated.
“I assure all Nigerians that our government is fully committed to defeating terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities.”
In his remarks, the President called on all Nigerians to collaborate with the government by reporting suspicious individuals and activities to security agencies.
Regarding the graduating class, he urged them to serve as ambassadors for their institution and the nation in all their future endeavours.
The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutsinma, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, addressed the challenges faced by the university, particularly the persistent issue of insecurity.
During the ceremony, FUDMA conferred degrees upon 297 postgraduate students, including 18 PhD holders, 226 with Master’s degrees, and 53 with professional diplomas and postgraduate diplomas.
Katsina Governor Dikko Umar Radda, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, highlighted the state’s substantial investments in education and its ongoing efforts to improve access to quality higher education.
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