A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday, June 26, officially assumed duty as the National Security Adviser (NSA) with a pledge to tackle insecurity and stabilise Nigeria.

Ribadu, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, took over from Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd).

He said: “This is work for Nigerians and we intend to continue with what has been done.

“We will stabilise this country, we will secure our country, and we will make Nigeria peaceful.”

The NSA stated that the administration of President Tinubu has the firm belief that “time has come for this country to enjoy peace, restore order and the rule of law just like any other country in the world.”

Ribadu added: “Securing the nation is a continuous process. We will look at what has been done and build on it. We will count on your support in the course of discharging our responsibilities.

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“Mr. President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver on this vision.

“This enormous task of securing our country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria.”

The NSA further solicited the full cooperation of all servicemen and women, as well as all Nigerians, saying there was a need for Nigerians to unite to accomplish the administration’s quest for a more stable, peaceful, and prosperous nation.

In his remarks, the former NSA said: “Ribadu is well equipped, well qualified, well educated, and have a very deep understanding of the complexity of the security challenges confronting the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

Monguni added that Ribadu has the capacity to tackle whatever challenge he might encounter having served in various related positions.

He said he had submitted a comprehensive handover note to his successor and briefed him extensively.

He, therefore, urged the staff to support and cooperate with the new NSA to achieve the desired national security objectives.

The Star