Newly-appointed National Security Adviser (NSA), AIG Nuhu Ribadu (rtd) has promised that Nigeria will experience peace as he assumed office today, June 26.
Former NSA, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) handed over to his successor, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, at a brief ceremony in Abuja.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ribadu promised that Tinubu administration will restore Nigeria to the path of peace and security.
“We will stabilise this country, we will secure our country, and we will make Nigeria peaceful because we believe the time has come for this country to enjoy peace, restore order and the rule of law just like any other country in the world.
“Securing the nation is a continuous process. We will look at what has been done and build on it. We will count on your support in the course of discharging our responsibilities.
“Mr President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver on this vision.
“This enormous task of securing our country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria,” Ribadu said.
He urged all servicemen and Nigerians in general to cooperate with the Tinubu administration for the actualisation of a peaceful and secure nation.
On his part, Monguno expressed gratitude to God for his time spent in office.
“For me, I want to give gratitude to the Almighty God for giving me the grace to serve for such a long time and also allowing me to depart in good health and enjoy the rest of my life in an atmosphere that is bereft of the type of pressure that is associated with this all-important office.
“I am also wishing in the same vein that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu will have a very successful tenure and depart in good health when the time comes for him to depart,” the former NSA said.