Senator Joel-Onowakpo Lauds President Tinubu’s Strategic Efforts on Security
By Anne Azuka
Senator representing Delta South, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strategic interventions in the fight against insurgency and insecurity nationwide.
Senator Joel-Onowakpo gave the commendation during his familiarisation visit to the Brigade Commander 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Folu Shonibare in the capital city of Asaba, Delta State.
He acknowledged the significant progress made in the fight against insecurity in the last two years of President Tinubu’s administration, and called for sustained efforts by government, security agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
“I want to commend the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR who has done exceptionally well in curtailing insurgency in every part of the country within the last two years of this administration even though there is still a lot more to be done regarding security of lives and properties.
“I want to encourage you (the military) to continue to put in your best because the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the National Assembly and the entire nation is solidly behind you cheering you on. To the citizens, security is everybody’s responsibility. Like it is said in the United States, “if you see something, say something.”
While stressing that President Tinubu was providing maximum political will and adequate funding to the security architecture of our dear country, he also mention the invaluable contributions of the National Assembly ably led by the President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly-His Excellency, Godswill Obot Akpabio for providing the enabling legislative environment for peace and security
The Delta South senator, who serves as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, said his mission was not to conduct oversight but to identify with the military and better understand their realities.
“My visit today is to familiarize myself with the military formations around my constituency and commend our gallant officers for their dedication. This is not a Senate oversight function, but a personal engagement to hear directly from those at the frontline.”
“Let’s not at this point forget to recognize a fine gentleman, a gallant soldier, my own brother, the Chief of Defence staff, General Christopher Gwanbin Musa OFR who made this visit possible. Thank you so very much.
“To this command I want to commend the Brigade commander, officers and men of the Army who have dedicated their lives to protecting the citizens of Nigeria, and more particularly, Delta States and environ.”
He called for a minute of silence in memory of the officers who died in active service, especially those killed in Okuama, Delta State, noting that their bravery would never be forgotten.
“We honour our fallen heroes—those who gave their lives for the peace we enjoy today. Their sacrifice must inspire us to do better as a nation”, he stated.
