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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu says the government is considering the deployment of forest guards with modern technological gadgets and weapons to strengthen security.
He also disclosed that the nations’ solid minerals and marine economic sectors will also be secured by special police.
President Tinubu made these known when he received members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the State House in Abuja, on Friday.
The Nigerian Leader who said that development policies would only find full relevance in people’s lives when there is inclusivity, ownership, and sustainability implored governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to address the challenges of divisiveness facing the nation.
He urged them to heal and unify the country by ensuring a collective national vision, and channelling energy and resources into nation-building.
The President also tasked the Governors to design and implement policies that prioritize all Nigerians and to always consider the national interest above political affiliations.
“You can convert people. You can appeal to people to come to your side,’’ he stated.
President Tinubu reaffirmed that Nigeria is too blessed with human, natural, and material resources to be struggling with a dearth of quality infrastructure, quality education, and world-class health facilities.
He said that the entire financial system of the country would be re-engineered for inclusivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.
“We have no reason to be poor.
Looking back on where we are coming from, where we have been, why we are facing infrastructural decay, a lack of quality and comprehensive education, as well as a lack of health facilities. We are not a cursed country, but blessed.
“We have a big marine economy, and I do not see why we should not have the marine police. We will have the same in solid minerals to keep the scavengers away. I am ready to invest in security. We will buy our own minerals and keep them in reserves, especially gold, which will be effective in our foreign exchange reserve,’’ the President told the Governors.
The Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, thanked the President for involving governors in the design and implementation of polices, as well as for intervening with financial support in the states.
“We will continue to support you as your able ambassadors, willing ambassadors, and capable ambassadors,’’ Governor Uzodinma said.