RismadarVoice Reporters, February 23, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday pledged that the establishment of state police to combat insecurity would not be postponed, assuring Nigerians that his administration remains committed to the reform.
Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast with governors and senior officials at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja, marking the first Iftar of the 2026 Ramadan season, Tinubu said the promise to introduce state policing was on track.
“What I promise you will not be postponed. We will establish state police to combat insecurity,” the President stated.
He also expressed optimism about the country’s economic outlook, declaring that Nigeria had emerged from a period of uncertainty.
“We are out of the woods. We are out of the dark tunnel of uncertainty. The economy is showing up,” Tinubu said.
Addressing political tensions in Kano State, the President appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to exercise restraint.
“I’m glad I see Abba from Kano, even though the cap is red, it’s not different from APC; I saw the crisis on TVC News. Please temper justice with mercy,” he said.
Tinubu further called for inclusivity within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urging party leaders to accommodate younger members.
“I will advise those in the same party with me to please bear in mind that those little ones too, they cry. Tolerate everybody, let’s see the young ones breathe too,” he appealed.
The President commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum for his Ramadan outreach programmes to both Muslims and Christians, describing the gesture as commendable.
“I saw the layout of those Ramadan outreaches for both Christians and Muslims. It looked more robust. I thought you would eat all the 300,000 shares,” he said.
Tinubu added that he had been receiving both commendations and complaints from states, referencing Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago, whom he described as “my son, the farmer from Niger.”
“There are a lot of complaints and commendations coming from all angles. They will come from me too, but as long as we bridge together and we move together and determine to rescue this country, the best is yet to come to Nigeria,” the President said.
