Buhari Appeals to US, Others as Senators Lament Worsening Security Crisis
The worsening security crisis has forced President Muhammadu Buhari to appeal to the United States of America and others for assistance in tackling the security crisis ravaging the country.
Buhari had passed his message to the US for help on the occasion of a virtual meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mr. Antony Blinken Tuesday.
He had explained to the US Secretary of State about the need to assist the country, adding that there would be consequences of neighbouring countries being affected by what is happening in Nigeria.
The President also called on the international community to do everything to support Nigeria in the effort to address the security challenges.
He particularly urged the United States to consider relocating the US Africa Command from Stuttgart, Germany to Africa.
According to him, “The security challenges in Nigeria remain of great concern to us and impacted more negatively, by existing complex negative pressures in the Sahel, Central and West Africa, as well as the Lake Chad Region.
“Compounded as the situation remains, Nigeria and her security forces remain resolutely committed to containing them and addressing their root causes. The support of important and strategic partners like the United States cannot be overstated as the consequences of insecurity will affect all nations hence the imperative for concerted cooperation and collaboration of all nations to overcome these challenges.”
Meanwhile, members of the National Assembly and other prominent Nigerians have been full of lamentations over the rising insecurity in the country.
In expression of anger Tuesday, senators said they was the need to meet the President and service chiefs to discuss the security situation.
The senate mandated its leaders to book appointment with the President and invite the service chiefs to brief them on efforts to tackle the security crisis.
Among those to be invited include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Onyeama; Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), and the Director-General of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA) on the regional implications of the crisis.
On the other hand, members of the House of Representatives Tuesday demanded for a state of emergency on the security situation in view of the crisis.
The House also summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), service chiefs, paramilitary chiefs, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service to brief members on the security issues.
Buhari had passed his message to the US for help on the occasion of a virtual meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mr. Antony Blinken Tuesday.
He had explained to the US Secretary of State about the need to assist the country, adding that there would be consequences of neighbouring countries being affected by what is happening in Nigeria.
The President also called on the international community to do everything to support Nigeria in the effort to address the security challenges.
He particularly urged the United States to consider relocating the US Africa Command from Stuttgart, Germany to Africa.
According to him, “The security challenges in Nigeria remain of great concern to us and impacted more negatively, by existing complex negative pressures in the Sahel, Central and West Africa, as well as the Lake Chad Region.
“Compounded as the situation remains, Nigeria and her security forces remain resolutely committed to containing them and addressing their root causes. The support of important and strategic partners like the United States cannot be overstated as the consequences of insecurity will affect all nations hence the imperative for concerted cooperation and collaboration of all nations to overcome these challenges.”
Meanwhile, members of the National Assembly and other prominent Nigerians have been full of lamentations over the rising insecurity in the country.
In expression of anger Tuesday, senators said they was the need to meet the President and service chiefs to discuss the security situation.
The senate mandated its leaders to book appointment with the President and invite the service chiefs to brief them on efforts to tackle the security crisis.
Among those to be invited include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Onyeama; Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), and the Director-General of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA) on the regional implications of the crisis.
On the other hand, members of the House of Representatives Tuesday demanded for a state of emergency on the security situation in view of the crisis.
The House also summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), service chiefs, paramilitary chiefs, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service to brief members on the security issues.
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