The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made a powerful declaration on Wednesday, the 3rd of December, 2025, asserting that Nigeria must prevail in its ongoing war against insecurity.
He made these resolute remarks during the ministerial screening session for the former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, who is being considered for the position of Defence Minister.
Akpabio drew a strong parallel between the nation’s security challenges and the global fight against the pandemic, expressing his belief that success is achievable.
He firmly stated: “If God can assist the world to win the war against COVID then we can win the war against insecurity, we shall win the war against insecurity.”
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The Senate President emphasized that the primary focus must be on achieving victory, dismissing distractions or political arguments. He stressed that this victory is essential for ensuring a stable future for the nation’s children.
Akpabio concluded: “We don’t want to talk about the collaborators, we don’t want to talk about any conspiracies, we don’t want to talk about the enemies of Nigeria and the government, we don’t want to look at them, we just want to win the war. We must win this war for us to bequeath a better country to future generations.”