The distressed mother begged President Bola Tinubu and the IG for the rescue of her child and other 18 passengers.
The army said troops were currently maintaining aggressive patrols to dominate the area and deny criminals freedom of movement.
Mr Tofa said the Mr Yusuf-led administration had continued to prioritise the welfare of workers and pensioners.
Mr Oyebanji urged residents to participate actively in the activities marking the anniversary.
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Mr Aliyu stressed the need for greater collaboration between the federal and state governments to fight banditry and other forms of criminality bedevilling parts of the country.
Mr Suleiman said, “Government must be measured not by the volume of promises it makes, but by the lives it changes.”
Mr Zulum highlighted the state’s post-insurgency recovery, citing the return of about two million displaced persons and the reconstruction of more than 30,000 buildings.
NIPSS has promised to provide a platform for strategic research, leadership, and policy dialogue to propel nation-building.
As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, its tourism story reflects decades of institution-building, heritage preservation and efforts to develop destinations.
