Press Statement
Chief ‘Aare’ Oluwasegun Oyedijo, a renowned Civil Society and Development Expert, has called on the Presidency and fellow Nigerians to view President Trump’s recent action with a positive interpretation- as a call to action for Nigeria to re-evaluate and prioritize the safety and well-being of its citizens.
In his statement to the press, Chief Oyedijo lamented the increasing rate of insecurity and the loss of lives across the country.
“We must tell ourselves the truth — there are too many killings in Nigeria, and it is not acceptable. People are dying every second; our roads are unsafe, our hospitals have become points of death, and kidnapping, herdsmen attacks, and banditry have become daily occurrences,” he said.
He noted that Nigerians are gradually losing their sense of sympathy and empathy due to the frequency of tragic incidents, adding that this normalization of loss is a dangerous sign for any society.
“President Trump is not threatening us; he is calling us to do what is right. Nigeria needs serious action, and we must urgently respond by placing greater value on the lives and property of our citizens,” Chief Oyedijo emphasized.
According to him, the Presidency and Nigerians at large should take President Trump’s position as a wake-up call to strengthen national security and ensure that every citizen’s life counts.
He further stated that “a nation that fails to protect the lives of its people is a failed nation.” Chief Oyedijo therefore urged Nigerian leaders at all levels to prioritize the safety, welfare, and dignity of every citizen.
In conclusion, he expressed hope and prayers that Nigeria will not become a failed nation but will instead rise to its responsibilities by safeguarding its people and securing their future.
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