‘Be decisive’ — policy expert advises Tinubu on how to fight insecurity

‘Be decisive’ — policy expert advises Tinubu on how to fight insecurity

 Opeyemi Agbaje, a public policy expert and strategist, says
the incoming government needs to be decisive in tackling insecurity.

 

Agbaje spoke on Wednesday while delivering a lecture at a
workshop for journalists organised by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in Abuja.

 

Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, will be sworn in on May
29.

 

The constitution mandates the president to set up his
cabinet within 60 days after the inauguration.

 

Agbaje said the outgoing administration of Muhammadu Buhari
has not been clear about how what should be done to tackle the nation’s
insecurity.

 

He said the incoming government must be “decisive” and
exercise the “political will” to successfully tackle insecurity.

 

“The most important change has to be the political will of a
government, particularly the president. I think the outgoing president has not
made himself clear in terms of what he wants regarding security. I think if he
(had) made himself clear and (was) decisive about it — he would have
succeeded,” he said.

 

 “I don’t think the
Nigeria security architecture is that incompetent. I think there have been
mixed signals. You can’t afford to have mixed signals regarding insecurity in a
complex country like Nigeria.

 

“For me, the most important factor will be the political
will and the decisiveness of the government to confront insecurity.”

 

In his remarks, Diran Olojo, head of corporate affairs of
FCMB, said capacity building helps journalists gain valuable insights to report
and analyse issues accurately.

 

He said an informed and responsible media would contribute
immensely to the growth and development of a more informed and active populace.

 

 “Knowledgeable and
engaged citizens trigger economic growth, better governance, and social
cohesion, among other benefits, ensuring a prosperous, cohesive, and
sustainable society,” Olojo said.

Source: ‘Be decisive’ — policy expert advises Tinubu on how to fight insecurity

 - NigerianEye
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