President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s commitment to address the country’s prevailing security, social, and economic challenges.

Mr Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the pledge at the graduation of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 32 participants on Friday in Abuja.

“As a government, we are sensitive to our people’s challenges and will continue to actively intervene in matters that can affect our citizens,” said Mr Tinubu. “Recently, we have made significant strides in addressing some of these challenges.”

The president recounted that he recently signed the new minimum wage bill, “which will benefit not only civilian workers but also personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies.

“We are also working tirelessly to counter the menace of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta,” he added.

Mr Tinubu said this will increase Nigeria’s oil production and achieve our desired economic standards.

“We are committed to creating an enabling business environment that encourages value addition in our mining sector.

“We are working with international partners to develop a strategy that will harness this sector’s potential for national security,’’ he added.

Mr Tinubu charged the participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 32 to be vigilant and proactive in addressing the myriad of regional and global threats.

“We must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing regional and global threats as we progress. We must also continue to promote democratic values and uphold democratic principles in our country and across the continent.

“As the current chair of ECOWAS, we will do all necessary to strengthen ties and resolve present negations within the community,’’ he said.

The president commended the college for sustaining excellence, courage, patriotism and integrity, pledging to ensure adequate support for the institution to move to its permanent site as soon as possible.

The college graduated 111 participants, drawn from the armed forces of Nigeria and those of the other 19 friendly nations.

The participants were also drawn from the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, as well as strategic ministries, departments and agencies of government.

(NAN)