‘We Must Say The Truth, We Inherited Tough Period’ – Ribadu Urges Nigerians To Be Patient With Tinubu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu-led government amid the country’s security challenges.

Naija News reports that the NSA made the plea during the ongoing 19th Annual Nigerian Editors Conference in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State on Thursday, saying the current administration inherited a tough period.

Speaking on the theme, ‘Stimulating Economic Growth, Technological Advancement: Role of the Media,’ Ribadu said the country needs cooperation to ensure the Federal Government eliminates all forms of insecurity in the country.

Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, said the new administration is not attempting to condemn anyone; however, the truth must be told, and things would hopefully get better.

He said, “We inherited a tough period. We appeal for patience and understanding. It’s tough times, and that is the reality. We are not condemning anyone, but that is the truth. Those who are in charge must say the truth, say it as it is, and then hopefully things will be better for you.

“We are all in this together, as a National Security Adviser, you want to hear about national security. We have been there about five months a few days into the office. We have given Nigeria to President Bola Tinubu to manage it for us.

“In the last five months, I have been there by his side and have seen how things were and how things are when we started, and hopefully the direction we are going is okay.”