Receiving the CBCN delegation led by Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, Archbishop of Kaduna, at the State House in Abuja, the President said security institutions are being repositioned for greater efficiency through enhanced intelligence gathering, improved logistics, expanded armed forces capacity and prioritised welfare for frontline personnel.
Tinubu urged religious leaders to openly condemn violent attacks and support government efforts to end insurgency, stressing that Nigeria’s unity and stability must remain sacrosanct.
He said: “We don’t have another country but here. I have approved the expansion of the armed forces. We are getting more equipment, building new barracks. We will defeat terrorism.”
On education and poverty alleviation, the President highlighted ongoing interventions such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), adding that the economy has stabilised since he assumed office.
He noted that ASUU is no longer on strike, describing it as an answered prayer for Nigerian families.
Tinubu also addressed concerns about mission schools, stating that governors have constitutional authority on the matter, while recalling that he returned mission schools during his tenure as Lagos State governor.
The CBCN delegation raised issues including security, quality tertiary education, poverty, credible elections and fair treatment for worshippers nationwide. They also urged the President to ensure free and fair elections in 2027 and strengthen democratic institutions.
The meeting was attended by senior Catholic leaders including John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Peter Cardinal Okpaleke, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, and several other bishops and officials
We pray this restructuring brings real results on security. Banditry and kidnapping have gone on too long. Hoping NELFUND also reaches the students who need it the most.
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Okoo,we hear🙄
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