A group, the Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has described the agreement between Nigeria and the US on security as a big win for President Bola Tinubu’s choice of diplomacy over confrontation.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, TMV argued that the Nigerian delegation to the US made the country proud.
”With the just-ended diplomatic shuttle by the federal government delegation to the United States led by the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, we are elated that both countries agreed to cooperate in the area of security.
”That the US expressed its willingness to supply military equipment to Nigeria based on availability is commendable, just as its readiness to provide complementary humanitarian assistance to communities affected by violence in the Middle Belt region.
”We acknowledge that as part of the wide-ranging partnership agreement, the United States will help Nigeria strengthen early warning systems as well as rapid response mechanisms in the fight against terrorism.
”They will also offer technical backing to the Nigerian military and accelerate the processing of defence equipment requests all targeted at tackling the activities of terrorists.
”We therefore applaud the hands-on and proactive approach of President Bola Tinubu in coordinating the security agencies towards rescuing the victims.
”Additionally, we note that President Tinubu skipped his trip to South Africa and Angola over the weekend to personally handle the security situation in the country.
”The president had also convened a meeting of the country’s security chiefs, as well as receiving regular security briefings, which all made the rescue operations successful.”
The group also appealed for continuous support and understanding by Nigerians.
