Ashimolowo made the appeal on Thursday while responding to
questions in an interview on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television.

He stated that the Tinubu administration is committed to
making a difference in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.

“Nigeria needs a turnaround. Let’s stand behind our
president now that he has called for more policing, more soldiers.

“Let’s raise the security level, make our people proud to be
Nigerians, let’s tap into the brain of our nation, and also recognize global
Africa.

“Every African nation wants to be Nigerians. They are so
proud of us, Nigerians. We are the toughest, strongest, boldest, and most
fearless. This is the nation we are, and I believe we have a leadership that
wants to make things work. Let’s support and be behind him (Tinubu),” the KICC
founder said.

 Nigeria is battling a myriad of
security challenges, ranging from banditry to terrorism and kidnapping for
ransom.

Recall that on Wednesday, President Tinubu declared a state
of emergency on insecurity and announced the recruitment of more security
personnel to help address the challenge.

“Today, in view of the emerging security situation, I have
decided to declare a nationwide security emergency and order additional
recruitment into the Armed Forces.

“By this declaration, the police and the army are authorised
to recruit more personnel. The police will recruit an additional 20,000
officers, bringing the total to 50,000,” Tinubu said.