Let’s Jointly Fight Poverty, Insecurity, Not Ourselves- AbdulRazaq

• “Everything must be done to continue to keep the Nigerian state united, stronger and more successful

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has appealed to  Nigerians to unite in the fight against terrorism, insecurity, banditry and mass poverty.

AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the closing ceremony of 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition 2021, at the Sobi Barack Ilorin on Friday.

The governor described these challenges as “our common enemies” and urged citizens to stop seeing one another as enemies.

According to him, these are elements bent on terrorising the people and tearing the nation apart.

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He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his patience and support for the security agencies to discharge their duties as well as commitment to national peace and security.

“The security agencies, particularly the military will continue to symbolise the unity of the people and the strength of the Nigerian state.

“Everything must be done to continue to keep the Nigerian state united, stronger and more successful.

“Our diversity should be deployed to maximum advantage, while we join hands to fight our common enemies,” the governor urged.

He commended the military for its increasing and professional roles in internal security and in protecting the territorial integrity of the country, adding that they remain a symbol of national unity.

He also appreciated the troops and other security agencies in the fight against terrorism and banditry, observing that they are sometimes caught between strict adherence to evolving rules of engagement and keeping the country safe.