Don’t be discouraged we’re addressing security challenges — President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has as­sured Nigerians that his adminis­tration is doing every thing possible to tackle the secu­rity challenge in the coun­try, urging them not to lose faith.

The president’s appeal came on the heels of report of Boko Haram sect making in road into the country and allegedly capturing some towns in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.

Jonathan, who described insurgents as enemies of progress, called on Nigerians to support his administration to build a peaceful and pros­perous nation.

Represented by the Min­ister of Agriculture, Akin­wunmi Adesina at the dedi­cation and commissioning of the Citadel & Towers, Na­tional Transformation Centre by House on the Rock, in Abuja, at the weekend, he said: “We need to arise and pray for and encourage our security forces. God is with Nigeria and we shall over­come. Like a citadel, like a tower, Nigeria is rising.

“Nigeria is a great nation and has tremendous poten­tial, which requires all hands to be on deck to unlock. Ni­geria is rising; it is today the largest economy in Africa. Our economy is robust, as we continue to diversify.”

He said his administration was already working on fix­ing the critical sectors like the rails, road network, mod­ernising airports and improv­ing the nation’s education and health systems, all aimed at bequeathing to the genera­tions coming behind a viable country.

Commending House on the Rock for its vision, drive and commitment to­wards nation building and building a generation of great leaders, Jonathan described the church building as an ar­chitectural masterpiece and commended the resident Pas­tor, Goodheart Obi Ekwueme for putting up the edifice.