By Omoniyi David
Former Plateau State Governor, Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun, has urged Nigerians to allow President Bola Tinubu a full eight years to address insecurity and national restructuring.
In an interview, Tapgun described insecurity as Nigeria’s greatest threat, saying it has disrupted daily life, restricted movement, and affected businesses and farms.
“The insecurity that does not allow you to go out in the morning, you cannot sleep with your eyes closed, you cannot travel, you cannot go to your business or to the farm, is the greatest enemy of mankind,” he said.
Acknowledging the depth of the problem, Tapgun noted that recent events have revealed how deeply rooted insecurity is and the extent to which government institutions have been infiltrated.
Despite this, he expressed optimism in Tinubu’s leadership, describing his emergence as timely and a blessing for Nigerians.
Tapgun also highlighted Nigeria’s complex diversity in religion, ethnicity, and social backgrounds as key challenges in managing insecurity, and urged patience as the government works to dismantle the threat.
He expressed concern over the spread of insurgency beyond the Northeast, noting its emergence in the Northwest and Northcentral as troubling developments that require sustained attention.
