Top quotes GMB said yesterday at the town hall meeting on National Security

by Chinwe Okafor

Presidential aspirant for APC General Mohammed Buhari attended a town hall meeting on Wednesday in Abuja and he addressed issues surrounding the National Security with the theme: Securing Nigeria – The Imperative of Exemplary Leadership.

Here are Buhari’s top quotes from the event;

General Mohammed Buhari

At no other time in our history has issue of security been brought so urgently to the front burners of our national discourse as now ~#GMB

I commend the Armed Forces for the recent successes that we have recorded against Boko Haram ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

Experience has shown that we move beyond military set up to explore other approaches to halt insurgency completely. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

My approach will be multi-dimensional combining force with robust assessments of key drivers and ingredients of insurgency ~#GMB

The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and properties of its citizens. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

No government can hope to enjoy the trust and respect of its citizens as long as it continue to fail in protecting the people. ~#GMB

Security and safety of lives and properties is the very essence of social contract between people and government. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

We must embrace a holistic view that enables us see security as freedom from fear and freedom from want. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

I completely align myself w/ S14(2)b of d Constitution which proposes security & welfare of citizens as primary purpose of govt ~#GMB

I intend to embark on a comprehensive Security Sector Reform, which will include and be focused on all Nigerians. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

I am committed to ensuring Nigeria’s security institutions and agencies discharge their mandates in conformity with relevant laws. ~#GMB

I believe that a bad and corrupt government is as much danger to national security as armed robbers, kidnappers and terrorists. ~#GMB

Therefore,improving governance in all our public institutions will b a major component of my Security Sector Reforms ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

We will aim to assess &curb proliferation of small arms &light weapons, trade in narcotics &cross-boarder smuggling ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

We shall refocus our foreign affairs relationships in a concentric circle prioritizing our relationship with our neighbors. ~#GMB

Let me use this opportunity to thank Chad, Niger and Cameroon in their ongoing efforts to assist the Nigerian troops in combating BH. ~#GMB

On our own, we shall ensure that the kind of disgraceful experience we have had in the last couple of months doesn’t repeat itself. ~#GMB

We shall ensure that all necessary security systems are always equipped and ready to combat crime and insurgency. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

Personally, I found it embarrassing that a band of thugs were better equipped and motivated than our troops. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

Under my government, this (weakened military) will never be allowed to happen. ~#GMB #NationalSecurity

Our TOTAL security concept will touch on improving the quality of lives and reducing inequalities everywhere in Nigeria. ~#GMB

Even if we built the best military & police in world, we’d not be able to guarantee security as long as 53% of our youth remain unemployed. ~#GMB

If you’re not corrupt, you won’t tolerate corruption and those who dare you will have their fingers burnt. ~#GMB answering a question.

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