President Bola Tinubu on Monday night assured Nigerians that the country would not allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity and sovereignty, declaring that terrorists would ultimately be defeated.
Tinubu gave the assurance while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
He acknowledged the critical roles played by religious and traditional leaders in promoting peace, stability and moral guidance within their communities.
“Yes, we are challenged; the terrorists are very desperate now because they are getting barraged and defeated.
“They leave trails of blood in their wake. But I assure you of one thing: Nigeria will never surrender.
“We are not discouraged. We are going to win and win well,” the president said.
Tinubu also pledged to continue using the mandate given to him to strengthen the economy and promote prosperity.
“I am just grateful, one person among millions, that I have been given the opportunity to serve.
“All I can do is promise that I will continue to be faithful in discharging my duty.
“I can report that the economy has turned the corner. It is getting better. Pensioners are gradually getting relief,” he said.
The president added that his administration had taken decisive steps to stabilise public finances and avert economic collapse.
“We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy. It was very daunting and challenging when we took over. But today I can say with pride and joy that we have survived,” he said.
Tinubu also noted that no state governor was currently struggling to borrow from banks to pay workers’ salaries.
He reaffirmed his commitment to increasing investment in critical sectors such as agriculture and education and urged Nigerians not to lose hope, assuring them that his administration remained focused on building a safer, secure and prosperous country.
In his remarks, the Yahaya Abubakar thanked the president for hosting leaders of the two major religions at the breaking of fast, describing the gathering as a symbol of unity.
Abubakar represented the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar.
Also speaking, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Daniel Okoh, assured the president of the church’s support for efforts aimed at strengthening the nation’s economy and security.
Okoh represented the President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Stephen Baba-Panya.
traditional rulers and religious leaders from the six geopolitical zones attended the event.