Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, and President Bola Tinubu have been nominated for a renowned global peace prize by the Centre for Peace Advocacy in Africa (CPAA).
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According to the group, this is a token of appreciation for their outstanding contributions to advancing global peace and finding creative answers to problems pertaining to both domestic and international security.
According to a statement released by its Director, Ochonu Williams, President Tinubu’s administration has made great progress in combating insecurity, keeping his pledge to Nigerians to pursue Renewed Hope. Williams claimed that under his direction, focused military operations had successfully eliminated infamous bandit groups, given Nigerians hope again, and reduced the number of civilian casualties.
He continued by saying that programs for community involvement have also been created, addressing fundamental issues and fostering social cohesiveness. Williams commended the federal government for establishing channels of communication with regional stakeholders, which have cultivated increased collaboration and confidence between security services and communities.
According to him, vulnerable populations now have options thanks to economic empowerment programs, which also lessen the appeal of banditry and improve economic stability in impacted areas. Williams noted that in the meantime, Matawalle has shown remarkable leadership in the battle against banditry, achieving noteworthy victories such as improved intelligence collection, increased security presence, and assistance for military personnel.
“President Tinubu’s administration has made significant strides in tackling insecurity, fulfilling his Renewed Hope promise to Nigerians,” Williams stated. “Continuous work and dedication are necessary in the fight against banditry. Under the direction of Minister Matawalle and President Tinubu, a promising path towards advancing development, security, and peace has been set.
“Under President Tinubu’s direction, focused military operations against criminal organisations have eliminated infamous kingpins and given Nigerians hope again.
With great care, these activities have been conducted to protect innocent lives and minimise harm to civilians. Initiatives aimed at fostering community involvement have resolved underlying issues and strengthened social ties. The administration of President Tinubu has opened lines of communication with regional players, encouraging improved collaboration and confidence between the public and law enforcement.
Programs for economic empowerment have given disadvantaged people options, which has lessened the appeal of banditry. In the impacted areas, these programs have increased economic stability, improved livelihoods, and opened up job prospects.
Matawalle has shown to be an outstanding commander in the war against banditry. Halilu Sububu, a prominent bandit kingpin, was killed during his most recent journey to the northwest.
This important development demonstrates the Minister’s dedication to ending banditry. The joint endeavours of President Tinubu and Matawalle have resulted in noteworthy accomplishments. Better intelligence gathering has made strategic actions easier to carry out. Improved information sharing amongst security services as a consequence of increased teamwork has made targeted operations against bandit gangs possible.
“More troops have been sent to the impacted districts, which has increased security presence and deterrence. Communities now feel more secure about the government’s commitment to their protection as a result of the heightened military presence.”
According to the CPAA, President Tinubu and Minister Matawalle’s actions should be acknowledged internationally since they clearly demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to citizen protection.
