The Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that top security officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration are working tirelessly.
Speaking on Tuesday as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tunji-Ojo noted that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa are all deeply committed, often forgoing rest in their efforts to restore peace and order across the nation.
“Security is a major issue of national concern. Nobody is resting—not the NSA, not the Minister of Defence, not the Chief of Defence Staff, not even the DSS,” Tunji-Ojo stated, underscoring the collective resolve of these leaders.
He emphasized the administration’s accountability, adding, “I will not sit here and refuse to take responsibility for the security of Nigerians on behalf of the President.”
Reflecting on security improvements since the current administration took office, Tunji-Ojo credited Nigerian troops with successfully degrading the activities of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), although he acknowledged that challenges remain.
He affirmed that while the country has not achieved its desired security level, progress has been made.
The minister also addressed a recent attack by a new terror group in Sokoto and Kebbi States, urging Nigerians to maintain trust in President Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring their safety.
“The President is sensitive to these issues. Do not judge this administration by the level of assurance. Talk is cheap; the real deal is the action,” he said.
Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Tunji-Ojo remarked, the administration has undertaken rigorous efforts to stabilize the nation.
“Are we where we were? The answer is no. We have made progress,” he stressed.
On a separate issue, Tunji-Ojo commented on the recent controversy surrounding popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, who was allegedly involved in a scandal concerning special treatment within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
A viral video had accused Bobrisky of paying officials for preferential treatment during detention.
The Interior Minister linked the issue to deeper institutional problems within the NCoS.
“When you have an institutional problem, you don’t just provide a knee-jerk approach to solving it,” Tunji-Ojo said.
He explained that a committee had been established to investigate not only the Bobrisky matter but also broader institutional shortcomings that impact the country’s correctional services.
According to the minister, this approach will help ensure that similar issues do not arise in the future.
“We cannot transfer today’s problem to the future,” he asserted, advocating for systematic reforms to address root causes rather than temporary solutions.
In his remarks, Tunji-Ojo highlighted that these institutional reforms are crucial to Nigeria’s stability, aligning with the government’s overarching commitment to security, transparency, and public trust.
The minister’s assurances underscore the Tinubu administration’s focus on addressing both immediate and systemic issues within Nigeria’s security landscape, reflecting an all-hands-on-deck approach among the nation’s top security officials.
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