President Muhammadu Buhari has said the only way Boko Haram
insurgents can be defeated is for Nigeria and the neighbouring countries
to be united in the fight against terrorism.
The president stated that the security situation in the region presented an opportunity for Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad, Niger and Benin to work together for their common security, peace and socio-economic development.
He made the observation during a state dinner at the Unity Palace in Yaounde, hosted by President Paul Biya, during his just concluded two-day working visit to Cameroun.
Buhari said countries in the sub-region could not afford to falter in their resolve to get rid of the evils of terrorists.
His words: “We recognize that none of us can succeed alone. In order to win this war, we need the collective efforts of each one of us standing together as a formidable force for good, to defeat and end these acts of terror against our people.
“Let me assure all of my relentless pursuit of all possible means to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity, protect the lives and property of our citizens as well as my commitment to continue to collaborate with Cameroun and our neighbours, within the framework of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to respecting international norms to resolve this matter and to restore normalcy to all the affected areas as soon as possible.”
He thanked President Biya for providing refuge to Nigerians, who had fled their homes because of the insurgents.
He also commended Cameroun for its support to Nigerian military and security personnel in the fight against terrorism and offered his condolences to the families of the victims of terror in both countries.
In his remarks, Biya, while congratulating President Buhari on his successful inauguration into office, said his electoral victory had provided an opportunity for him to preside over the destiny of Nigeria.
President Biya told Buhari: “Mr. President, a dark cloud is looming over our countries. Even as we welcome you, we are facing the same threat, which may rock the foundation of our two nations.
Re-affirming Cameroun’s commitment in the fight against terror, Biya welcomed the ‘fresh push’ on economic ties between both countries through easing of trade.
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The president stated that the security situation in the region presented an opportunity for Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad, Niger and Benin to work together for their common security, peace and socio-economic development.
He made the observation during a state dinner at the Unity Palace in Yaounde, hosted by President Paul Biya, during his just concluded two-day working visit to Cameroun.
Buhari said countries in the sub-region could not afford to falter in their resolve to get rid of the evils of terrorists.
His words: “We recognize that none of us can succeed alone. In order to win this war, we need the collective efforts of each one of us standing together as a formidable force for good, to defeat and end these acts of terror against our people.
“Let me assure all of my relentless pursuit of all possible means to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity, protect the lives and property of our citizens as well as my commitment to continue to collaborate with Cameroun and our neighbours, within the framework of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to respecting international norms to resolve this matter and to restore normalcy to all the affected areas as soon as possible.”
He thanked President Biya for providing refuge to Nigerians, who had fled their homes because of the insurgents.
He also commended Cameroun for its support to Nigerian military and security personnel in the fight against terrorism and offered his condolences to the families of the victims of terror in both countries.
In his remarks, Biya, while congratulating President Buhari on his successful inauguration into office, said his electoral victory had provided an opportunity for him to preside over the destiny of Nigeria.
President Biya told Buhari: “Mr. President, a dark cloud is looming over our countries. Even as we welcome you, we are facing the same threat, which may rock the foundation of our two nations.
Re-affirming Cameroun’s commitment in the fight against terror, Biya welcomed the ‘fresh push’ on economic ties between both countries through easing of trade.
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