The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu deliberately alloted important positions to the northerners in his government.
Ribadu noted that the reason was to ensure that challenges in the area are effectively tackled.
Speaking in Sokoto, Nuhu Ribadu said: “At the time Tinubu was forming this government, he said the North was very dear to his heart and that he would do everything to address its challenges.
“This is why he appointed northerners into key offices. He handed over security and defence to the North. He gave us both ministers for agriculture and education.
“He also gave us Minister of Health and Foreign Affairs in his quest to turn around the fortunes of the region.
“He gave us a chance. Now the rest is on us, the northerners. Let’s put our differences aside and work for the betterment of our region and Nigeria.”
