President Bola Tinubu has assured that Nigeria will overcome its security challenges.
Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, gave this assurance while inaugurating the Headquarters of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Thursday in Abuja.
The President expressed his confidence, citing the unwavering commitment of the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the intelligence agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the DIA.
The President stated that securing every part of the country is a priority and a sacred duty for his administration.
He emphasized that the DIA is a crucial agency in the nation’s security framework, primarily responsible for providing intelligence to the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence.
He commended the leadership of the agency, past and present, for conceiving and completing the edifice.
“It is my sincere belief that out of this magnificent office structure shall emerge innovations and creativity in the field of intelligence gathering that will keep Nigeria ahead of its foes and make our country and people safer.
”I want to commend the entire staff of the DIA for their dedication to duty.
“I urge you to be unrelenting, proactive in creating the necessary conditions that will guarantee the realization of the renewed hope agenda for a better country that we all desire.
“The entire nation is behind you and appreciates your sacrifices,” he added.
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