Tinubu reaffirms state police plan, says Nigeria past uncertainty

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the establishment of state police as a strategy to tackle insecurity will proceed without delay, insisting that his administration remains committed to decentralising security operations across the country.

The President gave the assurance on Monday while speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast with governors and top government officials at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja, where he reiterated that state policing remains a core promise of his government.

“What I promise you will not be postponed. We will establish state police to combat insecurity,” Tinubu said at the gathering, which marked the first Iftar of the 2026 Ramadan season.

Projecting confidence in the nation’s overall direction, Tinubu declared that Nigeria had moved beyond a period of economic uncertainty.

“We are out of the woods. We are out of the dark tunnel of uncertainty. The economy is showing up,” he said.

Touching on political tensions in Kano State, the President appealed for calm and restraint, urging Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to manage the situation with moderation.

“I’m glad I see Abba from Kano, even though the cap is red, it’s not different from APC… I saw the crisis on TVC News. Please temper justice with mercy,” Tinubu said.

He also used the occasion to call for tolerance and inclusivity within the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly towards younger party members.

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“I will advise those in the same party with me to please bear in mind that those little ones too, they cry. Tolerate everybody… Let’s see the young ones breathe too,” he appealed.

Commending subnational initiatives that promote social cohesion, Tinubu praised Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for his Ramadan outreach programmes, describing them as exemplary.

“I saw the layout of those Ramadan outreaches for both Christians and Muslims.

“It looked more robust. I thought you would eat all the 300,000 shares,” he said.

The President noted that feedback from states had been mixed, referencing Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago in the process.

“There are a lot of complaints and commendations coming from all angles.

“They will come from me too, but as long as we bridge together and we move together and determine to rescue this country, the best is yet to come to Nigeria,” Tinubu said.

He urged governors to ensure that governance and development reach the grassroots, stressing compassion and inclusion as essential pillars of leadership.

“Let’s go further to embrace the downtrodden, the young ones and all the supporters.

“Be all-encompassing and let’s spread development opportunities across the grassroots and the local governments,” he said.

Highlighting the coincidence of Ramadan with the Christian Lenten season, Tinubu called for unity, discipline and shared values.

“You know what it means: discipline, sacrifice, faith, resilience and strong determination for us to continue to bridge together, pray together and love one another, with humility, love for our neighbours and service to humanity,” he stated.

Earlier, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, described the interfaith gathering as symbolic and timely.

“It is not often that the Muslim Ramadan fast coincides with the Lenten season. The last time was 33 years ago.

“This convergence is a special situation created by God to remind us, Christians and Muslims, not to allow religious and ethnic differences to guide our thoughts and political activities,” Uzodimma said.

He praised Tinubu’s leadership approach and pledged sustained cooperation from state governors.

“Never in the history of this country have we had the opportunity of removing political beacons, closing ranks with the President and governors, and allowing a harmonious political environment to prevail,” he said.

Uzodimma added: “Nigerian governors will continue to work with you.

“We have appreciated the new reform policies you brought, the deliveries you have given to state governors to operate, the support and the interventions you have created.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, cabinet members and several governors attended the event.

Prayers were offered by the State House Chief Imam, Abdulwaheed Sulaiman, for Muslims, and by Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas for Christians.

The dinner marked the third consecutive year of President Tinubu’s tradition of hosting political and government leaders for Ramadan Iftar.

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