The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, solicited the cooperation of all Nigerians in eliminating all forms of insecurity.

Ribadu said that the current administration in the country inherited a tough period in terms of insecurity, appealing to the citizens to be patient.

He spoke on the security situation in the country at the ongoing 19th Annual All Nigeria Editors Conference in Uyo.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference, which began on Wednesday, had the theme “Stimulating Economic Growth, Technological Advancement: Role of the Media”.

“It is a tough time; that is the reality. We are not condemning anyone, but that is the truth.

“Those who are in charge must say the truth and say it as it is,” he said.

Ribadu, however, said the situation would be better.

“It is not going to be for too long. It is a matter of time; it will be better,” he said.

He gave the assurance that the Chief Bola Tinubu administration was committed to tackling the challenges.

“We have given Nigeria to President Bola Tinubu to manage for us.

“In the last five months, I have been by his side and seen how things are.

“In the last five months, I have been by his side and seen how things are.