Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Victory Over Terrorism, Banditry

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will defeat terrorism and banditry, pledging renewed efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.

The President gave the assurance during his opening remarks at the ongoing National Executive Council conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development, where he acknowledged that insecurity has remained a major concern for his government.

“I am leaving here again to further find means to strengthen our security forces to defeat terrorism and banditry, that I promise you,” Tinubu said. “It is what has kept all of us sleepless at night, but I assure you that we will win with determination and resiliency. We will overcome this unacceptable terrorism and banditry; it’s not part of our culture, it’s foreign to us.”

He described insecurity as an economic burden, noting that failure to address it would continue to hinder national development.

The President also commended several state governors, particularly those of Borno, Katsina, and Kaduna states, for their roles in supporting efforts to protect citizens and safeguard national stability. He praised their contributions to defending “our freedom, liberty, and our commonwealth.”

On the economy, Tinubu said his administration is working to strengthen macroeconomic stability through improved revenue performance, stronger public financial management, and enhanced fiscal coordination. He added that government has prioritised infrastructure development in transportation, power, digital connectivity, housing, and irrigation as drivers of inclusive growth.

According to him, social investment and human capital programmes have also been expanded to support vulnerable households, youths, women, and small businesses. He cited the Renewed Hope Ward Development Project as an example of the administration’s grassroots-focused approach to national development.

Tinubu further outlined the Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030, describing it as evidence-based, realistic, and anchored on inclusive, balanced, and environmentally sustainable growth. He said the plan prioritises economic diversification, productivity, human capital development, subnational competitiveness based on comparative advantage, and climate resilience.

The President stressed that successful implementation of the plan will depend largely on effective execution at state and local government levels, noting that alignment between national priorities and local realities remains critical.