President Muhammadu Buhari, warned that “criminal elements” taking up arms against the country will be brought to justice.
Nigeria is pervaded by a high rate of insecurity in the country with kidnappings and killings becoming widespread.
Buhari, who spoke at the maiden edition of the APC Progressive Youth Conference held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, said his administration is committed to tackling the security challenges confronting the nation.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the President urged the APC youths to work for a better future for themselves and the country.
Buhari said, “As I have repeatedly said in recent weeks, every criminal element that has taken up arms against the peace of the country and its citizens will be brought to book accordingly.
“As you are all aware, we are currently dealing with some internal security challenges and I will like to reassure you that as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, no effort will be spared in tackling them.
“So far, all the policies, initiatives, projects and even appointments by this administration have been guided by equity and inclusiveness.
“There is actually no part of the country that has not been impacted positively in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture and economic support initiative based on peculiarities of the regions.”
Buhari, who expressed delight with the APC youths for organising the event, said, “never despair, nor relent in our joint task of nation building.
“Remember, we have no other country but Nigeria. It is the responsibility of every one of us to work towards the development and advancement of this country.”
Youth representative in the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Ismaeel Ahmed, said in his speech on the occasion that the APC youths were determined to ensure that the party retained power beyond 2027.