Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has advised the federal and state governments to implement his own blue print on security, which he said could abate the incessant assassinations, killings and kidnappings in the country.
Speaking at a programme, the governor said that there was a need to learn how Kogi state under his watch handled their security situation, emphasizing that if others would sincerely apply same security mechanism like his state that they would achieve the kind of security- safety and cohesion required in the country.
He noted that some security model his government implemented included simple identification of problem areas beginning from the leadership style, making sure there is existence of fairness, equity and Justice in the system.
He pointed out that Kogi State neighbouring 10 states out of the 36 states is managing the security of the state and also assisting her neighbours to manage theirs.
He commended the organizers for choosing the topic, allowing them to share their experiences and proffer solutions on the way forward noting that insecurity issues in Nigeria is local and peculiar.
Similarly, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has stated that he would fix Nigeria in less than 365 days if given the slot in 2023 Presidential general Elections.
According to him, it won’t take more than 365 days to fix issues of insecurity, corruption, mismanagement among others in the country.
“From what I have come to realize and know, it takes a decisive, courageous, safe- minded and balanced leader to be able to fix this country once and for all. And to get this done, require the collaboration, understanding and restaking agenda setting of the media to educate, sensitize and teach our people on the choice of the next leader”, he said.
Continuing he said, “the right leader shall emerge where the Igbos, Yorubas, Hausas among others will feel the real impact of leadership”.
He added, ““I believe that we have those leaders in abundance in this country. I believe it only take the eagle eye and sharp pen to bring those leaders.”
