All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Dr. Maryam Shetty has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to overcome its current security challenges, declaring that the nation will survive through the strength of its people.
The former ministerial nominee, speaking from Mecca, acknowledged the severe difficulties facing the country but maintained that Nigerians possess the resilience needed to navigate the crisis.
Her comments followed series of high profile kidnappings and attacks that have intensified national anxiety and pressured President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In response to surge of insecurity in the country, President Tinubu has ordered a security overhaul, including withdrawing police officers from protecting VIPs, and also postponed his foreign trips to address the crisis.
In recent days, and despite persistent attacks and abductions, the country has recorded successes in rescue missions and counter insurgency operations, which President Tinubu is monitoring closely.
“Our spirit has never been defined by challenges, but by the courage with which we confront them,” Shetty wrote in a message circulated on social media platforms Wednesday, reminding the people that they, too, must strive for unity and stand strong in the face of “adversity”.
The APC stalwart emphasised the collective power of the Nigerian people, noting that “hope remains our greatest asset” during this period of national trial.
She urged citizens to “draw strength from prayers and continued belief in our nation, in our collective strength, and in the brighter future we are building together.”
Shetty concluded with a firm declaration of faith in Nigeria’s recovery, asserting that the country “will rise through this, stronger, wiser, and more united in sha Allah!”
