ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari
has assured President Barack Obama of the United States of America that his
government was making frantic efforts to resolv the crisis in the Niger Delta
region which he said has led to economic sabotage on a grand scale.
This was as Obama stated that the
America government had confidence in the current political leadership in
Nigeria.
ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari
has assured President Barack Obama of the United States of America that his
government was making frantic efforts to resolv the crisis in the Niger Delta
region which he said has led to economic sabotage on a grand scale.
This was
as Obama stated that the America government had confidence in the current
political leadership in Nigeria.
Both president spoke at a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71st edition of the UN General Assembly, holding in New York.
Both president spoke at a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71st edition of the UN General Assembly, holding in New York.
President
Buhari disclosed: “We are making definite progress on how many factions of the
militant groups exist, their leadership and operational basis, and we have
equally sought the cooperation of the oil majors. In a short while, I believe
the issues would be resolved.”
A
statement by Buhari’s spokeman, Mr. Femi Adesina stated that while thanking
America for help rendered in the area of security through provision of
armaments, training for Nigerian troops, and sharing of intelligence, which has
led to the degradation of Boko Haram in the North East, President Buhari said
the country was open to support in combating the humanitarian crisis currently
ravaging the region.
The President said the farming season was good this year, with the prospect of good harvest, and “Nigeria is on the road to food self-sufficiency soon. We shall be able to feed ourselves, and utilize the billions of dollars spent on importing food on other productive areas.”
President
Buhari reiterated that his administration came to power on the tripod promises
of security, battle against corruption, and revamping of the economy, stressing
that there would be no let-up in fulfilling those electoral promises.
He wished President Obama a happy retirement, as he winds down gradually on his tenure in office. Responding, the American President described President Buhari as a man of “integrity and honesty,” saying:
He wished President Obama a happy retirement, as he winds down gradually on his tenure in office. Responding, the American President described President Buhari as a man of “integrity and honesty,” saying:
“We have confidence in your leadership.
There
are some difficulties you face, but this administration is willing to assist in
the short time we have left. You have made real progress in defeating the
brutal organization called Boko Haram, and that was achieved because of your
leadership.”
President Obama offered a hand of fellowship
to Nigeria “in the final and comprehensive defeat of Boko Haram, resolution of
the Niger Delta crisis, which would help ramp up oil production and increase
revenue, resolving the humanitarian crisis in the North East, recovering stolen
money, and revamping the economy.”
Describing
Nigeria as a big and important country in sub-Saharan Africa, the American
President said his country looked forward to a framework for sustained
partnership between the two nations.
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