By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The Federal Government (FG), has cautioned Nigerians against use inflammatory comments against the government.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, said, the warning became necessary following unguarded utterances coming from some sections of the populace.
Director of Press, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, in a statement said, such comments are destructive and can exacerbate tensions and lead to violence the country.
Dr. Matawalle said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has the capacity and political will and he is working round the clock to see that Nigeria is better and well secured.
The Minister also highlighted the various policies Tinubu’s government has put in place to reshape and modernize our economy and to secure lives, liberty and property of the people.
Mr. President, he said, has given priority to the safety of citizens by equipping the Nigerian Military to function optimally while the Service Chiefs have also been charged to rebuild the capacity of the security Services.
Speaking on the economy of the nation, Matawalle said that the President understands the nexus between insecurity and poverty and that was why the government is increasing
its investment in MSMEs.
“This is in addition to the 15 Million vulnerable households that will be added to the extended social safety net.Just few days ago, the President approved the creation of a committee that included the State Governors and Federal representatives that will explore among other things the possibility of establishing State Police that will help in checkmating crimes,” he said.
The Minister, also underscored the importance of unity, stating that what affects one Nigerian ultimately affects the entire nation.
According to him, “It is imperative for us as Nigerians to embrace dialogue and understanding in addressing our differences. We must remember that our strength lies in our diversity, and only through unity can we overcome the challenges facing our nation”.
