Jonathan seeks US’ support to end Boko Haram Insurgency

Jonathan seeks US’ support to end Boko Haram Insurgency

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President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, solicited the support of the United States (US) government to end the  security challenges facing the country, especially the Boko Haram insurgency.
He made the call while speaking to  Commander of the United States’ Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Carter Ham, who paid a visit to the State House.
The president said Nigeria was facing various security challenges, which include policing the nation’s extensive maritime borders, crude oil theft and kidnapping, this, apart from the Boko Haram insurgency and called on the US government to support the Federal Government’s efforts to find lasting solutions to these problems.
President Jonathan also briefed General Ham, who was in the country to present a paper at the National Defence College, Abuja, on his visit to Mali and the efforts by th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to resolve the conflict in that country, adding that the situation could still be contained if the right steps were taken.
He commended the US government for its role in global peace and security, while he congratulated President Barrack Obama on his re-election.
Earlier, the Commander of AFRICOM, said he used the opportunity to present a paper at the National Defence College to hold talks with security agencies on ways to strengthen the partnership between Nigerian and American forces.
He said the US government was ready to cooperate with Nigeria in areas such as maritime security, communications, development of civil-military capabilities, and resolution of the conflict in Mali.
General Ham commended the Nigeria’s Defence College for the harmonious working relationship between military personnel and civilians with participants from neighbouring countries on security issues.