Tinubu said Nigerians should pray for Buhari to have strength and wisdom to protect citizens.
He made the call in his sallah message to Nigerians and was signed by his Media Aide, Tunde Rahman.
The statement reads partly: “Let us remember President Muhammadu Buhari and his government in our prayers that they may be given the requisite strength and wisdom to protect the nation, defeat the challenges that confront us and help establish Nigeria as a more prosperous and just land.
“Let us pray for our brave soldiers and security agents confronting insurgents and bandits.
“We must keep in close remembrance those whose lives have been lost to or impaired by either the violence of terrorism as well as to those who have been lost to or harmed by the global pandemic that is COVID-19.”
On Thursday May 27, it will be the 54th anniversary of the creation of states by General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR. The question is, what is so special about 54th anniversary? The answer is that it is special because that was the biggest attempt to protect and guarantee the interests of the minorities in Nigeria. It was also a strike on the backbone of the four regions at that time in Nigeria. Regrettably, the objectives for the creation of states as announced by General Yakubu Gowon on May 27, 1967 have not been realised. I know there will not be celebrations on Thursday May 27 in the country for the challenges of insecurity that we face nationwide. But 54 years ago, we had a leader that attempted to unite this artificial country and give us a sense of belonging. Let’s face it the country itself is in kaput. We live in constant fear not sure of what will happen to us. It is so risky now to travel from one town to the other.
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Some parts of the country, including Lagos and Abuja, are currently without electricity.
TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement, noted that the grid collapse occurred at about 11:00am.
The company said it commenced recovery immediately from Shiroro Generating Station to Katampe TS, Abuja through the Shiroro – Katampe line at 11:29 a.m.
The work continued through Delta Generating Station to Benin Transmission Substation and has reached Osogbo and parts of Lagos.
The spokesperson said while the restoration of the power gradually progresses, the cause of the voltage is being investigated.
TCN appealed for patience and assured the full restoration of the grid and power supply to remaining areas.
The Association, while strongly condemning the attacks and killing of security personnel, condoled with the families that lost loved ones and urged the government to do everything.
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