According to a statement signed by Mr. Zakari Mijinyawa, Special Assistant on Strategic Communication in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Ribadu made the comment on Monday when he officially assumed duties as NSA.
Ribadu also said the administration of President Tinubu had the enormous responsibility of ensuring peace in all parts of the country.
“We will stabilise this country, secure it, and make Nigeria peaceful because we believe the time has come for this country to enjoy peace, restore order and rule of law just like any other country in the world.
“Securing the nation is a continuous process. We will look at what has been done and build on it. We will count on your support in the course of discharging our responsibilities.
“Mr. President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver on this vision.
“This enormous task of securing our country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria,” the statement quoted Ribadu to have said.
The new NSA, who took over from retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, solicited the full cooperation of all servicemen, women, and all Nigerians.
He said there is a need to unite to accomplish the present administration’s quest for a more stable, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.
In his remarks, Monguno said that Ribadu is well-equipped, well-qualified, well-educated, and deeply understands the complexity of the security challenges confronting the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He also expressed optimism in the ability of the new NSA to tackle whatever challenges he might encounter on the job, having served in various positions.
“For me, I have been able to hand over a comprehensive note to him and also brief him extensively. I am also wishing, like me, that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu will have a very successful tenure and depart in good health when the time comes.”
According to Monguno, the ever-changing 21st security environment demands a complex approach. He, therefore, urged ONSA staff to extend the same support and cooperation he enjoyed to his successor to achieve the desired national objective.