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The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, under the auspices of the Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Nigeria’s security agencies for what it described as decisive and proactive action against terror.
The commendation follows a statement by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, which praised Nigeria’s response to recent attacks in the Middle Belt and called for sustained protection of communities in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
In a post on its official X account, the Bureau said: “The United States commends Nigeria’s strong response to the latest attacks from Fulani militant groups. We will continue to work with the Nigerian government to protect Christians in the Middle Belt. We urge Nigeria to continue the momentum and defend the Barkin Ladi communities in particular.”
Reacting, the Forum said the acknowledgement from Washington is evidence that the efforts of the Tinubu administration, coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser, are beginning to yield results.
Convener of the Forum, Dr. Danladi Ceceko Dangana, said the battle against terror is not yet won, but that victory is in sight. He urged Nigerians to rally round the government and the security agencies so that the country can be made safe for every citizen.
He called on the Armed Forces, the Police and other security agencies to sustain decisive operations against bandits, kidnappers and Boko Haram, warning that the American commendation must not be treated as a final stamp that the war has been won.
“This commendation is welcome, but it is not a certificate of completion,” Dr. Dangana said.
“More work remains if every part of Nigeria is to be safe, and if every person, regardless of religion or ethnicity, is to live and work anywhere in this country without the fear of being attacked or killed by terrorists.”
The Forum singled out Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for commendation, citing his role in building synergy among the security agencies and his diplomatic engagement with the United States.
It said that engagement has helped keep US–Nigeria relations from being strained, despite Washington’s stated concern over the killing of Christians in Nigeria.
According to the Coalition, the National Security Adviser is backing his promise and commitment to a safer country for Christians with concrete action, not rhetoric.
Dr. Dangana said the Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum will continue to partner with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the security agencies until the fight against terror is won.
