APC Chieftain Commends Tinubu, Defence Minister For Improved Security

An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Chief Uche Nwosu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, for what he described as improved security operations across the country.

Chief Nwosu who made the remarks during an interview with newsmen in Abuja, stressed the importance of appointing professionals with sector-specific knowledge into key government positions.

He said the appointment of a retired senior military officer as Minister of Defence has restored confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture, noting that the minister’s experience within the armed forces has made a clear difference in the fight against banditry, insurgency and kidnapping.

According to him, recent military operations have disrupted the activities of criminal elements, forcing many bandits to flee their hideouts.

Chief Nwosu added that the improved security situation has encouraged Nigerians to travel by road again, especially during the festive season, with fewer reported cases of kidnapping along major highways.

He rejected calls for dialogue or negotiation with bandits, insisting that criminals who kill and abduct innocent citizens should not be engaged in talks.

The APC chieftain urged the Federal Government to sustain the military momentum in security-challenged states such as Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Borno and Plateau, while calling on political leaders to reflect seriously on the future of the country.

On the economy, Chief Nwosu acknowledged the hardship faced by Nigerians due to rising food prices but noted that the cost of staple foods, particularly rice, has reduced significantly in recent months.

He said the price of a bag of rice, which previously sold for up to one hundred thousand naira, has dropped to between forty-five and fifty-five thousand naira in many markets.

Chief Nwosu attributed the reduction to government interventions and called for increased investment in agriculture, stressing that improved security will enable farmers to return to their farms and boost food production.

He also praised the Federal Government’s commitment to domestic refining, particularly developments surrounding the Dangote Refinery, describing local refining as key to achieving affordable fuel prices and economic stability.

On tax reforms, the APC chieftain appealed to President Tinubu to critically review the new tax laws, especially as they affect small businesses and the general population.

He said while tax reforms are necessary, more consideration should be given to small and medium-scale enterprises that are still struggling to survive.

According to him, higher tax obligations should be directed at larger corporations with stronger financial capacity, rather than placing additional pressure on small-scale businesses and ordinary Nigerians.

Chief Nwosu stressed that a balanced tax system would encourage business growth, create jobs and ease economic hardship for the masses.

PR/Georgina Humphrey