The Federal Government has restated its determination to confront insecurity and ease economic hardship across the country, insisting that Nigeria will not submit to terror, banditry, or any form of criminal intimidation.
The position of President Bola Tinubu, a Bola Tinubu, was delivered on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, a George Akume, during a National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. The event formed part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.
Speaking on behalf of the President, Akume said the administration was fully aware of the economic pressures facing citizens and was actively working to reduce their impact through what he described as the delivery of democratic dividends.
He assured Nigerians that the government was not indifferent to their difficulties, stressing its empathy with the public over current hardships.
“Government is sensitive to all these pains, shares in these pains and has heard your cries,” he said, adding that President Tinubu would intensify efforts to address the socio-economic challenges confronting the country.
On security, the SGF reaffirmed that the Federal Government remains committed to safeguarding lives and securing the release of individuals in captivity, noting that security agencies continue to receive the necessary support to respond to threats nationwide.
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He maintained that despite ongoing challenges, the government would not be coerced by criminal groups.
“The government of Nigeria shall never succumb to terror, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation,” he said.
Akume also reflected on Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance since 1999, describing it as the result of sacrifices made by citizens and pro-democracy activists who fought for its restoration.
The June 12 struggle, a June 12 Struggle, was specifically referenced as a defining period in the country’s democratic journey.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, he urged Nigerians to reject violence, hate speech, and divisive politics, warning young people against being exploited for thuggery or misinformation.
“Do not rent out your conscience for money, drugs, political patronage or online applause. Your future is worth more than any politician’s temporary convenience,” he warned.
He further called on religious leaders, traditional rulers, civil society groups, the media, and families to promote peace, tolerance, and responsible conduct as the nation moves toward another election cycle.
Prominent figures present at the service included the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, a Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, a Benjamin Kalu; Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack.