Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, over what he described as his transformative reforms.
Matawalle said Tinubu’s initiatives will pave the way for a brighter future for Nigeria.
The minister, in a statement yesterday in Abuja, said Tinubu’s reforms would pave the way for him to secure his second term in 2027.
He highlighted several key achievements of the administration, particularly in the areas of security with the successful neutralisation of over 8,000 terrorists and bandits, arrest of 11,600 criminals and the recovery of more than 10,000 weapons in 2024.
According to him, the establishment of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell, MAAKFC, has significantly enhanced strategic coordination in the fight against kidnapping.
Matawalle also commended government’s economic initiatives, particularly the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development, which aims to harness the agricultural potentials of the north, promote economic growth and empower millions of citizens.
He said the recent decline in grain prices across the country was an evidence of the effectiveness of the government’s agricultural policies.
According to the minister, Tinubu’s administration had shown commitment to infrastructure development, with key projects such as road construction and improvements to transportation networks in the north that are vital for fostering economic growth.
On the issue of local government autonomy, Matawalle expressed support for the local government autonomy law, which empowers local administrations to operate effectively, ensuring accountability and better governance at the grassroots level.
According to him, the president’s reforms will have a lasting positive impact on the nation.
