President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed his promise to tackle insecurity, pledging improved welfare for security personnel and stronger security operations across Nigeria.
Tinubu made the pledge on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Dutse, Jigawa State.
Addressing thousands of party supporters at Dutse Township Stadium, the President acknowledged Nigeria’s security challenges.
He insisted that his administration was determined to overcome them.
He said the Federal Government was strengthening the armed forces and police through improved welfare packages and better remuneration.
“I promise you, we are working hard to ensure that Nigeria is safe and our forces are well taken care of, regardless of where they come from,” Tinubu said.
“We will conquer insecurity. We’ve been through many wars.
“We will defeat our enemies. Enemies of unity, enemies of stability, enemies of hope.”
He added that his administration was strengthening security institutions and improving salaries for personnel.
“We’re strengthening the police; we’re strengthening the armed forces. We are paying better salaries today,” he stated.
Tinubu Defends Economic Reforms
The President also presented the APC campaign manifesto titled From Reforms to Prosperity.
The document outlines his administration’s achievements and proposed programmes across infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and national security.
Tinubu described the manifesto as a blueprint for consolidating economic reforms, expanding opportunities and delivering shared prosperity.
He promised to complete ongoing programmes and projects, insisting that his administration’s policies were already producing results.
The President also defended the removal of the petroleum subsidy. He described proposals to restore it as misleading.
According to him, removing the subsidy has created resources for infrastructure development across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
“You have seen what we are doing. Across the country, no region is left behind,” he said.
“Those who think they should bring the subsidy back are liars.”
He questioned how opposition politicians would finance infrastructure projects if they restored the subsidy.
“How will they pay for those commitments? How will you repair the roads? How will you maintain them? How will you function?” Tinubu queried.
Promises Interest-Free Loans For Farmers
Tinubu also pledged additional support for small-scale farmers through financing, mechanisation and irrigation.
He said his administration would introduce interest-free loans to improve agricultural productivity and strengthen food security.
“We will reward small-scale farmers. Interest-free loans for farmers are coming. Prosperity is coming. Food security will happen,” he promised.
The President thanked Jigawa residents for their support and loyalty to the APC.
He urged them to participate actively in the forthcoming general elections.
He also appealed for support for APC candidates at all levels.
Tinubu Commissions Projects In Jigawa
Before the campaign rally, Tinubu commissioned several development projects in Dutse.
They included the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre and the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre.
He also virtually commissioned the dualised Old Police Station–Palace Road in Dutse.
The President further inaugurated 400 tractors and other agricultural equipment procured by the Jigawa State Government.
The equipment is expected to strengthen mechanised farming, increase agricultural productivity and improve food sufficiency.
Governor Namadi Highlights Federal Government Interventions
In his welcome address, Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi commended Tinubu’s development initiatives in the state and Northern Nigeria.
He highlighted the Greater Hadejia Water Project, which he said was approximately 60 per cent complete.
Namadi also mentioned the Katsina–Maradi railway project and federal interventions in education, agriculture and social welfare.
The governor thanked Tinubu for approving Federal Colleges of Education in Dutse and Hadejia.
He particularly recalled Tinubu’s campaign promise to the late Emir of Dutse, Dr Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi.
According to Namadi, Tinubu promised to address Dutse’s persistent water shortage during the 2023 presidential campaign.
The governor also commended the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
He said thousands of Jigawa students had benefited from the programme.
He equally acknowledged the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer initiative. The programme has provided financial assistance to several vulnerable households.
However, Namadi requested federal intervention over ecological challenges affecting Dutse and Hadejia.
He described the challenges as increasingly difficult for the state government to address independently.
Shettima Calls For Support Ahead Of 2027
Vice President Kashim Shettima also addressed the gathering.
He reminded Jigawa residents of Tinubu’s political support for Northern Nigerian leaders over the years.
Shettima recalled Tinubu’s support for former President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2015 and 2019 presidential elections.
He also referenced Tinubu’s earlier political relationships with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former anti-corruption chief Nuhu Ribadu.
The Vice President urged Jigawa residents to reciprocate that political support by backing Tinubu and APC candidates.
He specifically appealed for support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC Leaders Defend Tinubu’s Leadership
The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, reaffirmed Tinubu’s commitment to economic consolidation.
He said the administration remained focused on quality leadership and improving Nigerians’ prosperity.
Yari challenged opposition parties to present alternative socioeconomic policies rather than promote divisive politics.
Speaking for the Progressive Governors Forum, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu also appealed for support.
He highlighted Tinubu’s previous political relationships with Northern leaders and urged residents to support his administration.
The Deputy Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, also praised Tinubu’s leadership.
Similarly, Presidential Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari, urged supporters to mobilise behind APC candidates.
Other dignitaries included Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
APC governors, ministers and political leaders from across Nigeria also attended the rally.
