President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that the country will never allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity, and sovereignty.
The President gave the assurance while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa, where he acknowledged their vital roles in promoting peace, stability, and moral guidance within their communities.
Speaking at the gathering, President Tinubu said despite the current security challenges, Nigeria remains determined to overcome terrorism and threats to national stability.
“Yes, we are challenged; the terrorists are very desperate now because they are getting barraged and defeated. They leave trails of blood in their wake. But I assure you of one thing: Nigeria will never surrender. We are not discouraged. We are going to win and win well,” the President said.
President Tinubu also pledged to continue making the most of the opportunity given to him to lead the country by sustaining the trajectory of economic growth and prosperity.
He noted that the economy has begun to recover and that reforms implemented by the administration are gradually yielding results.
“I am just grateful, one person among millions, that I have been given the opportunity to serve. And all I can do is promise that I will continue to be faithful in discharging my duty. I can report that the economy has turned the corner.
“It is getting better. Pensioners are getting their relief gradually. We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy.
“It was very daunting and challenging when we took over. But today I can say with pride and joy that we have survived. No governor in this country is running around the banks to borrow money to pay the salaries of their workers,” he said.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to increasing investment in key sectors such as agriculture and education to ensure long-term national development.
He urged Nigerians not to lose hope, assuring them that his administration remains focused on building a safer, more secure, and prosperous nation.
In his remarks, the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, thanked the President for bringing together leaders of the two major religions at the breaking of the fast, describing the event as a symbol of national unity.
He offered prayers for God’s guidance, protection, peaceful coexistence across the country, and success for the President.
The Etsu Nupe represented the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar.
Also speaking, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, who represented Dr. Stephen Baba-Panya, President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), assured President Tinubu of the church’s support for the administration’s efforts to transform the economy and strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.
Traditional rulers and religious leaders from the six geopolitical zones attended the event.
