Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has said federal government is committed to enhancing security in south-east.
Gatekeepers News reports that Badaru said this while addressing military officers during an operational visit to EnThu.
The defence ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogbuike revealed this through a statement released on Saturday.
Bsdaru said, “There is a renewed determination to intensify our efforts against all forms of insecurity under President Tinubu’s leadership.”
The minister noted that a secure environment is crucial for business growth and peace.
He urged the military personnel to intensify efforts to combat the region’s insecurity.
Badaru added that Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating all forms of insecurity is restricted not only to a region but also nationwide adding that in the last year, significant progress had been made to that effect.
Ogbuike said the minister also visited Imo in continuation of his operational tour of the region.
Badaru visited Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma while in the state, and extended his gratitude for his support to the military operations.
The minister said, “We are determined to end insecurity in Nigeria.”
He reiterated the defence ministry’s commitment to fostering a secure and peaceful environment conducive to businesses and community development in the south-East.
