By Ovat Abeng
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Youth Wing, and South East Youths Assembly (SEYA), has advocated for a total overhauling of Nigeria’s security architecture to global standards.
The advocacy called was contained in a statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Thursday by the National publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Youth Wing, Mazi Chika Art Adiele.
According to Adiele, “it’s a sobering moment for our dear nation and we deem it expedient to brief you.
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“As you all are abreast of the global attention that our beloved nation is facing due to designation of our country by the President of the United States of America, Mr Donald. J. Trump, as a “Country of Particular Concern”. We are indeed saddened by the insecurity that has threatened the fabric of our country by Islamic extremists.
“Following the consultation with eminent leaders and other stakeholders, we therefore recognise the unwavering commitments of the President of Nigeria and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.GCFR, in tackling these existential security crisis and other social economic downturn.
“As a the foremost Youths organization, we strongly believe that for countries like Nigeria, what we need most from the International community is a strategic military alliance in collaboration with the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in a bid to wiping out these murderous elements from the surface of our country.
“Our citizens deserve utmost tranquility and stability as we believe that the fundamental principles of democracy is freedom, equity and justice.
Therefore, we pledge as follows;
“That we stand firmly in solidarity with the sovereignty of our beloved country and the President of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.GCFR
“That we demand an urgent close door meeting with the National Security Advisor, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu to proffer our timeless intelligence as a demonstration of our love for country.
“That the security architecture of this country deserves a total overhaul in line with global standards.
“And finally, we appeal to South East Youths to remain calm and eternally vigilant.”
