- Ribadu said Tinubu’s policies have made Nigeria more stable and safer, especially in the Niger Delta and South-East.
- External instigators of unrest in the South-East will be tracked and prosecuted, NSA warns at cybersecurity conference.
The national security adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has cautioned critics of the President Bola Tinubu against underestimating his leadership.
Ribadu said such critics belong to a past era, describing them as individuals with outdated ideas and failed records.
He spoke at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ribadu said Nigeria is now safer, more stable and increasingly attractive for investment due to the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration.
He described criticisms from some quarters as the rantings of “expired” politicians who feel entitled to perpetual relevance.
“Things are changing. We are stabilising the country. Forget what some people are saying — Nigeria is safer and better every single day,” he said.
Ribadu noted security improvements in volatile regions such as the Niger Delta and South-East.
He said the success was due to proactive steps and collaboration with security agencies and technology partners.
“Niger Delta is safer than ever before. The South-East is returning to normalcy. Those fueling unrest from abroad will be tracked and prosecuted. We will not allow external forces to destabilise our progress,” he said.
He described the President as a “digital, enlightened and visionary leader” who is rebuilding the country.
“We have quality leadership today in our country. Mr. President is a digital President. He is educated and deeply informed. People who underestimate him are doing so at their own peril,” Ribadu said.
He criticised opposition figures and media commentators whom he accused of contributing little to nation-building.
“These are people who looted and plundered this country. Now they are shouting on television. They are outdated. Nigeria has moved on — and Nigerians are wiser,” he added.
Ribadu urged telecom companies, tech innovators and international investors to explore opportunities in Nigeria.
He said the country is now Africa’s digital and economic hub.
“We are working with major telecom operators. Our cybersecurity strategy is strong. Nigeria is safe and open for business. Investors should know that Nigeria is the future of Africa,” he said.
He called for national unity and support for the current administration.
He urged Nigerians to focus on the country’s collective progress and ignore “expired” voices from the past.
Discussion about this post