President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, made it clear that his administration will never succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation.
Tinubu also vowed to double efforts at reducing the economic hardship confronting Nigerians.
The president stated this through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Sunday during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF, Yomi Odunuga, in a statement said the service, themed “God of Hope, Actualise Our Dreams,” was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack.
Delivering President Tinubu’s message, Akume congratulated Nigerians on 27 uninterrupted years of democratic rule since 1999, describing the milestone as a testament to the resilience and sacrifices of citizens who fought for the restoration of democracy.
He paid tributes to pro-democracy activists of the June 12 struggle, noting that many endured persecution, injuries and death in that quest.
Acknowledging the hardship facing many households, the SGF said the government was fully aware of the economic strain, insecurity, kidnappings and displacement affecting communities across the country.
“Government is sensitive to all these pains, shares in these pains and has heard your cries,” he said, adding that Tinubu was addressing the challenges with compassion and a strong sense of responsibility.
