CEOAFRICA gathered that President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said that if the current security challenges in the country were external, the country would have been embarrassed because of the inadequacy of the nation’s security forces in tackling the emerging terrorist threat.

While speaking yesterday at the National praise and thanksgiving service held at the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa, Abuja, President Jonathan said the challenge has rather assisted Nigeria to improve on its security apparatus.

According to him, before the emergence of the crisis, most of the nation’s security agencies were relaxed and had little to offer but now, the heads of these various agencies have had cause to evolve new strategies in meeting up with the menace.

He added that “Sometimes, these things happen to strengthen our collective fate and make us more effective to start thinking of building more capacity”.

President Jonathan explained that yesterday’s praise worship ceremony was quite remarkable for him adding that with such prayers and commitment on the part of government, Nigeria will move forward.

Present at the ceremony were renowned world artistes and gospel singers including kurt Carr and Judy Jacobs of United States of America,

It was also attended by Senate President David Mark and his deputy, Ike Ikweremadu, governor of Abia state Theodore Orji and deputy governor of Anambra state.

The national praise and thanks giving worship began October, 2006.