Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu has prioritized national security and is resolute in tackling insecurity. Speaking at the launch of two books by former Nigerian Ambassador to Russia, Professor Abdullahi Shehu, Shettima acknowledged Nigeria’s extended struggle against Boko Haram.
The books, titled “Boko Haram and Other Security Challenges in Nigeria: Issues and Options for Policy” and “Reflections on the 2023 General Elections: Lessons Learned and the Future of Democracy in Nigeria,” were unveiled in Abuja on behalf of the Vice President by his Special Adviser on General Duties, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar.
Shettima emphasized that Nigeria has faced the threat of terrorism for too long, noting that Boko Haram aims to destroy the nation through violence. He also highlighted the existence of “historical revisionists” who distort the national narrative.
“These daunting realities serve as the inspiration behind the books we gather to present today,” Shettima stated.
He commended the research conducted by scholars like Professor Shehu, emphasizing its importance in informing policy reforms and driving national development.
“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made security a top priority,” Shettima declared. “The empirical research provided by these books is essential in charting a course towards a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.”
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