 President Bola Tinibu says his government is conscious of the security situation in the country and is ready to address all the concerns on the issue. Tinibu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shatema, said this during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Nigerian Army Day celebration and 160th anniversary of the Nigerian Army in Ibadun, the oil state capital. The president said his administration would continue to do all it could and as permitted by the constitution to ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens and the nation's unity. I implore all Nigerian Army personnel to remain resolute and be reminded that their sacrifice should never be in vain. I urge you all to always be guided by international best practices, especially external humanitarian laws and rules of engagement while conducting operations. My administration sincerely appreciates recent efforts by other stakeholders, such as individual community members, traditional rules and numerous civil society organizations, especially the youth, that have helped to expose the activities of all agents of instability and detractors of the nation. As a responsible government, we are conscious of the security concerns of the citizenry. I wish to assure you of our resolve to defeat all threats to national security within the shortest possible time. Let me at this point reiterate that my administration will continue to do everything within its constitutional powers to ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens as well as the unity of our country. As for the members of the Nigerian Army and the entire armed forces, I assure you of unspecified commitment to your welfare. I am aware of the issues of inadequate equipment and insufficient funding amongst other factors constraining your operational efficiency. The federal government under my leadership has instituted a phase mechanism that will comprehensively address these shortfalls consistent with established national security.