WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MNJTF, PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES
Despite being at what he calls “the low ebb of resources caused by COVID-19 and fallen oil prices, President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to provide support for the Multinational Joint Task Force based in N’djamena, Chad Republic.
The President spoke Friday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Ambassador Mamman Nuhu, Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission and Head of Mission, MNJTF.
Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina in a statement explained that President Buhari assured that despite paucity of resources, security of Nigeria and that of her neighbors must have pride of place.
He said he will consult with all the relevant officials, to tack necessary steps to end insecurity with Lake chad basin.
Ambassador Nuhu gave the President updates on the proposed recharge of Lake Chad, which he said was one of the priorities of Lake Chad Basin Commission, informing him that the governments of China and Italy were of great support, adding that positive action will commence soon.
The Envoy also commended countries which have contributed troops to MNJTF, adding, that kinetic military approach alone would not eradicate insurgency, adding that emphasis must also be placed on the root causes, particularly poverty.
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