Ribadu is well equipped, says Monguno as new NSA assumes office

AIG Nuhu Ribadu (retd.) on Monday assumes office as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA).

The former cop took over from Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd), who has served in that position since July 2015.

A statement by the Senior Special Adviser for Strategic Communications in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Z.U. Mijinyawa, said Ribadu took over following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu on June 19.

He quoted Ribadu as saying that the administration of President Tinubu had enormous responsibility of securing Nigeria, stabilising it and ensuring peace in all parts of the country.

Ribadu said, “We will stabilise this country, we will secure our country and we will make Nigeria peaceful because we believe time has come for this country to enjoy peace, restore order and rule of law just like any other country in the world.

“Securing the nation is a continuous process. We will look at what has been done and build on it. We will count on your support in the course of discharging our responsibilities.”

The new NSA solicited the full cooperation of all servicemen and women, as well as other Nigerians.

He said there was need to unite to accomplish the present administration’s quest for a more stable, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

The former NSA, Monguno, said Rubadu “is well equipped, well qualified and has a very deep understanding of the complexity of the security challenges confronting the federal Republic of Nigeria.”