President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday declared that his administration will crush banditry and ensure Nigeria overcomes all forms of insecurity.
Tinubu who gave this declaration while speaking at a reception shortly after he officially inaugurated the Gateway International Airport, two state owned aircraft under Gateway Air, Gateway Aviation Housing Scheme, Iperu Remo, Ilishan-Airport Road and other projects, said his administration would continue to invest more to strengthen the security architecture of the country to intensify fight against insecurity.
“We will win banditry and defeat insecurity. We will continue to invest more to strengthen the security architecture of Nigeria to intensify our fight against banditry and overcome insecurity”, the president stated.
The president explained that the Gateway International Airport, which he described as the economic nerve centre of Nigeria’s corridor, will boost not only the aviation sector, but the socioeconomic development of Ogun in particular and Nigeria in general.
Tinubu expressed his excitement that Ogun under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun is utilising the improved federal allocations to build industrial and infrastructural projects capable of catapulting the state to enviable economic heights.
He further lauded the governor for his demonstration to commitment, vision, passion and patriotism to contribute to the economic growth of Nigeria.
While noting that his administration’s investment and infrastructure development drive is people-centred, Tinubu said that the sacrifice being made by Nigerians today is for a prosperous tomorrow.
The president emphasised that the various reforms embarked upon by his government have saved Nigeria from the pains of mismanagement and maladministration by past governments in the country.
Tinubu, who stated that the airport project is separately connected to independent power through the huge investment in gas infrastructure by his administration, lauded the Ogun State government for making a giant leap in the economic development of the country.
“Today, we also virtually commissioned several projects. This airport project is integrated with independent investments in gas and energy, alongside other initiatives designed to impact every level of society.
“I am particularly pleased with the focus on mobility, security, and agriculture. The introduction of modern transportation solutions, including new vehicles, reflects a shift toward innovation and improved daily life. Strengthening security infrastructure reinforces our resolve to protect lives and property. We will overcome violence and terrorism.
“I assure you that we will continue to make progress. Nigeria is determined to be great, and we are firmly on the path to achieving that greatness once again”, Tinubu stated.