Represented by Defence Bashir Magashi at the graduation of Course 29 participants of the National Defence College, in Abuja,Buhari said government had embarked on a comprehensive multi-sectoral and cross thematic approach, by strengthening existing structures and initiating new security outfits.
Buhari added that the focus of the government was to promote multi-national, combined, joint and special inter-agency collaborations in their operations.
He said government also focused on non-kinetic actions centred on humanitarian efforts to reduce the distress of the people and improve human conditions.
“Although the nation is still grappling with the challenges of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, farmers and herders clashes and militancy.
“The responses by my government and security agencies in tackling these threats have been strong, determined and robust in order to enhance security of lives and property of Nigerians.
“We consolidated the peace in the Niger Delta and recovered vast territories overtaken by terrorists in the North East.
“We are making continuous efforts at consolidating the progress made in improving the enabling security environment for peace and development,” he said.
