President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that ongoing efforts to address insecurity across the country are beginning to produce tangible results.
In a message marking the 2026 Easter celebration on Friday, April 3, the President said his administration is intensifying measures to combat terrorism and banditry through improved resource deployment and strengthened foreign partnerships.
Tinubu noted that Easter, which commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolises sacrifice, hope, and redemption, values he said should inspire Nigerians amid current challenges.
While acknowledging the nation’s security concerns, the President maintained that recent efforts are yielding breakthroughs, reaffirming his government’s resolve to restore peace and stability.
He also called for unity and collective responsibility, urging citizens to embrace oneness and solidarity for national progress.
The President further assured that regions of the country facing various security challenges should remain confident, as concerted government efforts are already producing tangible breakthroughs.
Tinubu’s message reads: “I rejoice with Nigerians at home and abroad as we celebrate another Easter.
“To Christians in Nigeria and around the world, the Easter season reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation for humanity.
“This season also reminds us of the significance of Easter and the message it embodies— of sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness. For us in Nigeria, the essence resonates with our current realities as we navigate a period marked by economic strain and security challenges, even as determined efforts are underway to address them.
“Despite the good efforts of the administration and the gallant efforts of our men and women of the Armed Forces who leave behind their families to confront the evil actors in our land, challenges to our security have remained. However, my administration continues to make resources available and forge foreign partnerships to enable us to deal decisive blows to the agents of terror and banditry.
“On Thursday, I was in Jos to commiserate with people of Plateau State, share in their grief, and offer reassurances of better days to come. The leaders of the nation’s security institutions have given strong assurances of progress. We have also sought and are receiving assistance from outside our shores.
“I am reassured that the citizens appreciate our efforts. I will continue to remind us of the imperative of unity and oneness. No nation can thrive where fear prevails, and no progress can be sustained without peace.
“To other parts of the country also enduring one form of insecurity or the other, rest assured that concerted efforts are already yielding breakthroughs.
“I therefore call upon all citizens to support lawful efforts, be our brothers’ keeper, and reject all forces that threaten our collective well-being.
“The ongoing reforms, though demanding in their immediate impact, have been carefully put together and backed by a strong commitment to take us to a shared prosperity.
“As I have often said, true transformation cannot be achieved without sacrifice, and history affirms that enduring progress is often forged in moments such as these.
“As the nation gradually approaches another electoral cycle, this season also serves as a call to civic duty and maturity. The Electoral Act must guide the conduct of our political parties and political actors. Let our choices be guided by a shared commitment to peace, continuity, stability, and the long-term good of our country.
“Democracy flourishes where responsibility, restraint, and informed participation prevail.
“Easter gives us the encouragement and confidence that, even as present conditions still put pressure on many of our people, economic indicators show we are making the right choices. A new dawn is on the horizon.
