the former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has expressed optimism that the security situation in the country would improve in the next two years of President Bola Tinubu.
Buratai stated this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja on the sidelines of the 2025 VON Forum.
According to him, every country has its peculiar challenges, including those of Western countries.
“However, concerning the security in Nigeria, I foresee much improvement in the next two years of President Bola Tinubu; we have learnt lessons. Insecurity is not something you wish away overnight.
“It will not disappear, just like other forms of crimes like rape, armed robbery, pickpockets and others. These societal ills will continue to exist as long as human beings exist.
“So, insecurity is something you continue to handle as they arise. Members of the armed forces and other security agencies, including the police, have taken lessons from the recent challenges.
“And they will rise to the occasion and deal with it, but also, all stakeholders should collaborate, from federal agencies to the state and local governments, to ensure improved security.
“If we depend too much on the Federal Government without us doing our part, that’s where this 2025 VON Forum comes in handy: citizen engagement,” Buratai said.
He further explained that institutional capacity building and human resources development were important in achieving national security.
He noted that national and defence security policies should be implemented to the letter.
“When executing or implementing it, there is coordination. You need to work with others to achieve more”, Buratai said.