Vice President Seeks U.S. Support In Fighting Terrorism In Nigeria
Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice-President says there is need for concerted efforts to effectively fight the spread of terrorism, especially in the Sahel region. Information Guide Nigeria
Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s spokesman said in Abuja on Friday that the vice-president made the assertion when he received the visiting Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. State Department, Victoria Nuland, and a U.S. delegation. DAILY NIGERIAN reports.
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The vice-president stressed the need for more collaboration between Nigeria and the U.S.A in combating terrorism generally.
He noted that the spread of terrorist organisations such as ISWAP, and Boko Haram should be tackled firmly and permanently. jamb results
Mr Osinbajo said that Federal Government was committed to tackling the country’s security challenges and ensuring free, fair and peaceful elections.
He commended the U.S. government for providing support to Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram and terrorism with the delivery of the first batch of Super Tucano jets.
He said the proposed purchase of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters by Nigeria was also worthy of note.
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“The cooperation between the two countries has been extremely fruitful and rewarding, especially for us.
“So far, we have seen peaceful elections at the primaries… and as we go along, we will get a firmer grip of the security issues; we must thank you for the cooperation of the American government, that we see so far,’’ he said.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaThe vice president restated the need to designate gas as a transition fuel in the global net-zero emissions target by 2060.
Mr Osinbajo emphasised the importance of climate financing in helping African countries to tackle the effects of climate change and poverty.
“We cannot afford at this point, to defund gas projects in developing countries, especially countries such as ours where we have huge hydrocarbon and gas deposits and made a way for us to transit, and at the same time address poverty and other challenges.
“This is an area I think we can also work jointly and collaboratively in seeking solutions,’’ Mr Osinbajo said.
She underscored the important bilateral relations between the U.S. and Nigeria, and said that it was crucial that Nigeria’s democracy continues to prosper and grow.
“I also want to underscore your role in the economic development of the country and the green transition.
“I hope you will give us a sense of the work that you are undertaking now as you strengthen Nigeria’s future obviously through a gas transition to solar and other green superpowers on this continent and beyond.