President Bola Tinubu says his administration is considering the deployment of forest guards with better training, modern technological gadgets and weapons to strengthen security in different parts of the country.
He equally said that the solid mineral and marine economic sectors would be secured by special police.
The president stated these on Friday when he received governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the State House in Abuja.
“We have a big marine economy, and I do not see why we should not have the marine police.
”We will have the same in solid minerals to keep the scavengers away.
”I am ready to invest in security.
”We will buy our own minerals and keep them in reserves, especially gold, which will be effective in our foreign exchange reserve,’’ the president told the governors.
Speaking further, the President said that Nigeria has no reason to be poor just as he identifies divisiveness as one of the biggest challenges the nation faces.
“We have no reason to be poor. Looking back on where we are coming from, where we have been, why we are facing infrastructural decay, a lack of quality and comprehensive education, as well as a lack of health facilities. We are not a cursed country, but blessed”, he stated.
He disclosed that the entire financial system of the country would be re-engineered for inclusivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.
He noted that development policies would only find full relevance in people’s lives when there is inclusivity, ownership, and sustainability.
The President implored APC governors to design and implement policies that prioritise all Nigerians and to always consider the national interest above political affiliations.
In his speech, the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, thanked the President for involving governors in the design and implementation of polices, as well as for intervening with financial support in the states.
“We will continue to support you as your able ambassadors, willing ambassadors, and capable ambassadors,’’ Governor Uzodinma said.
