President Bola Tinubu has vowed to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, promising improved salaries, welfare and equipment for members of the armed forces and police.

Tinubu made the promise on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Dutse, Jigawa State, where he assured Nigerians that his administration was working to strengthen security agencies and improve the safety of lives and property.

He said the government was committed to ensuring that security personnel were adequately equipped and properly cared for, regardless of their backgrounds.

Tinubu also expressed confidence that Nigeria would overcome threats to national unity and stability.

He defended the removal of fuel subsidy, describing it as wasteful and arguing that the savings were being redirected towards development projects across the country.

Tinubu promised additional support for small-scale farmers through interest-free loans, mechanisation and irrigation facilities to boost food production and improve food security.
During the visit, the President presented the APC campaign manifesto, titled From Reforms to Prosperity, outlining his administration’s plans in key sectors, including security, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure.

He also commissioned two skills acquisition centres in Dutse, inaugurated a three-kilometre dualised road and unveiled 400 tractors procured by the Jigawa State Government to support mechanised farming.

In his remarks, Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi commended the President for federal projects and interventions in the state.

He further appealed for additional support to address ecological challenges affecting Dutse and Hadejia.