By Udesinanna Stephen
Former Presidential aspirant, now All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain
Adamu Garba has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Malam Nuhu Ribadu over his contributions to national peace, saying that 3 months after Ribadu’s assumption, Nigeria has experienced a reduction in oil vassalisation, Abuja-Kaduna road kidnapping and banditry.
The APC Chieftain said this on his X handle @adamugarba, adding that the former Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has changed the national security narrative.
He said, “Since assuming office over 3 months ago, Malam Nuhu Ribadu is able to coordinate a process that saw to the increase of Nigeria’s oil production from 1.1 million barrels to 1.7 million barrels, without single vandalism, militants attacks or confrontation with the security agencies.”
According to him, Ribadu’s efforts are strange considering the level of peace achieved, especially in the Abuja-Kaduna highway and railway, adding that users of the road had suffered security threats earlier while plying the road.
However, “Since Malam Nuhu Ribadu took over the role of the NSA, it was as if the button was switched off on the criminal kidnappers. The road has become safer again, and travellers are well protected.” He said.
Speaking on Kidnapping, Garba said school kidnappings were almost a daily occurrence; however, kidnapped victims are on the return to their loved ones.
Similarly, he said, on the ethnic clash in Plateau, Benue and Southern Kaduna, all cases are on the drop as the fighting between Herders and Farmers is off the contemporary media records, noting they suddenly disappeared.
“It seems to me that the shear hard work, dedication, commitment, sincerity of purpose, high sense of patriotism, and believe in the Nigerian Project was what brought about Malam Nuhu Ribadu’s led NSA to achieve this great feat in just three months, what others strive to achieve in four years. From 101-404 in a quarter of a year. This is absolutely remarkable guys!” He said.