The Federal Government has said that Boko Haram has been significantly weakened, assuring Nigerians that the country’s security situation is steadily improving.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving members of the Renewed Hope Fulbe Campaign Organisation.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, Akume said sustained military operations, supported by non-kinetic strategies, had reduced the capacity of insurgents, making their attacks increasingly sporadic and less effective.
He noted that the government was consolidating the gains by strengthening the nation’s defence system through the acquisition of additional arms and improved operational strategies by security agencies.
“The problems we are having are temporary problems that will certainly go away. Things are already beginning to pick up,” Akume said.
The SGF expressed confidence that ongoing efforts would further stabilise the country’s security landscape.
During the visit, the Fulbe group pledged its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election.
Led by its National Coordinator, Abdullahi Ahmad Tibbo, the group said it would mobilise Fulani pastoralist communities nationwide to back the administration at the polls.
Tibbo cited initiatives such as the student loan scheme, infrastructure development projects, local government autonomy, economic reforms, and the creation of the Ministry of Livestock as reasons for their support.
He also appealed for formal recognition of the group as a mobilisation partner and requested logistical support to enhance its outreach across remote communities.