Second anniversary: Emirates Logistics commends Tinubu, NSA

As Nigeria marks the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, leading security company Emirates Logistics has praised the President and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their commitment to national prosperity, security, and sustainable development.

In a statement issued over the weekend, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Prince Dr. Benson Onuwaje, noted that President Tinubu inherited a complex economic situation, while Ribadu was confronted with widespread insecurity that threatened national stability.

Emirates Logistics was recently named Nigeria’s Best Security Company of the Year 2024.

Dr. Onuwaje stated that Tinubu has laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and development, and has created remarkable opportunities across various sectors.

Among the administration’s key achievements, he cited the rapid construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, repayment of over $35 billion in debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the transparent implementation of conditional cash transfers to millions of Nigerian households.

He called on Nigerians to support both the President and the NSA, emphasizing that national unity and cohesion are essential for peace and stability.

Dr. Onuwaje also commended the creation of the Forest Guard initiative by the Tinubu administration and the NSA.

“The creation of the Forest Guard is one of the most impactful interventions in tackling terrorism. It will also help protect indigenous forests, preserve land and mineral resources, fight climate change, and promote sustainable development,” he said.

He added that the Forest Guard would create jobs, enhance community-level security, and ease the burden on the Nigerian Army and Police.

According to him, the Tinubu administration has delivered exceptional performance over the past two years, describing the period as the best since 1999 in terms of policy direction and groundwork for transformative reforms.

“From a professional perspective, national security is improving, and there is hope. In the next few years, other lingering problems will also be resolved,” he said.

Dr. Onuwaje praised NSA Nuhu Ribadu for his discipline, integrity, and deep knowledge of Nigeria’s security landscape.

“Nuhu Ribadu is one of the best NSAs Nigeria has ever had. He is honest, transparent, and genuinely committed to resolving disputes, particularly in oil-producing communities,” he said.

He pointed to increased oil production in the Niger Delta as one of the administration’s major gains. With the current security framework in place, he said, the country is capable of reaching a production mark of three million barrels per day.

“Today, Nigeria maintains its position in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). To tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism, more professionals need to be involved. We trust President Tinubu and the NSA to address these challenges,” he said.

He advocated for the inclusion of more experts in oil and gas safety, particularly in the Niger Delta, to boost output and spur economic growth.

Despite the progress, Emirates Logistics noted the continued rise in the prices of food and fuel, calling for presidential intervention.

“Nigeria needs a price control body to stabilize commodity prices. We also urge state and local governments to engage in staple food production to improve citizens’ well-being. The burden should not rest solely on the Federal Government,” Dr. Onuwaje said.

He acknowledged Nigeria’s longstanding challenges in the oil sector, including pipeline vandalism, crude theft, aging infrastructure, and underutilized refineries.

Dr. Onuwaje said the Tinubu administration has made significant efforts to address these issues through enhanced security and policy reforms aimed at attracting investment.

He stressed the need for greater community involvement in protecting oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta.

Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries — in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna — have a combined refining capacity of 445,000 barrels per day but have been largely inactive for decades. The government has pledged to rehabilitate these facilities while supporting the new 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery in Lagos — one of the largest single-train refineries in the world.

Dr. Onuwaje also applauded the administration’s launch of a student loan scheme benefiting 550,000 students, calling it the first of its kind in Nigeria.

“We commend President Tinubu for recognizing that education is the key to eradicating ignorance. As Aristotle said, ‘the roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.’ This loan scheme opens the doors of education to children from underprivileged backgrounds,” he said.

He further stated that oil production has steadily increased, with Nigeria producing between 1.5 and 1.6 million barrels per day as of early 2025, up from under 1 million barrels per day in mid-2022. The government aims to reach 2 million barrels daily by addressing oil theft, restoring infrastructure, and completing refinery projects.

Modular refineries and midstream infrastructure investments, he added, are also critical to meeting the country’s energy goals.