Why Tinubu Deliberately Put Northerners In Key Places

Lets put our differences aside and work for the betterment of our region and Nigeria.” Speaking on insecurity, Ribadu said the present government had achieved a lot, citing cases of some bandit commanders who were recently killed by security operatives and tens of thousands of kidnapped victims rescued without paying a dime.

Naija Newsreports that Ribadu made this known on Thursday while delivering a lecture on “Navigating The Maze: Addressing Multi-Dimensional Insecurity Challenges In Northern Nigeria” as part of the activities marking the 38,39,40 and 41st combined convocation of Usmanu Danfordiyo University, Sokoto, Ribadu said Tinubu picked northerners to take charge of strategic places because he wanted problems in the region squarely addressed.

“In the past we have had cases of organised terrorism attacks by insurgents groups like what their attacks on our train, military formations, or churches.

He said,“At the time he (Tinubu) was forming this government, he said the North was very dear to his heart that he would do everything to address its challenges.

He added,“As I am talking to you, there is no known case of student abduction of students that is unresolved anywhere in the country.

Ribadu also urged northerners to put their differences aside and work for the betterment of the region and the country as a whole..

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