Boko Haram: Buhari urges MNJTF to exert final push to end terrorism

President Buhari, who ended his tenure as chairman of the commission at the end of the 16th summit, also charged his colleagues from the other five member-countries of to provide the requisite political and material support for the LCBC/MNJTF in order to motivate the formations to deliver on their mandates.

President of the Transition Military Council of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, took over as Chairman of the LCBC summit at the expiration of President Buhari’s term as chairman.

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President Buhari noted that the fight against Boko Haram terrorists and other forms of threats in the region must remain the lead priority.

The Nigerian leader assured the MNJTF of the commitment of all leaders in the region to the welfare and equipment of the troops.

“To our gallant troops in the field, ensuring the safety and stability of the region, we recommit ourselves to sustaining the ongoing counterterrorism efforts by providing you with the requisite needs to function optimally.

“I wish to assure you that your welfare would continue to remain our priority. I urge you all to rededicate yourselves as we take the final push towards eradicating terrorism from our region. Together, we shall restore and transform the Lake Chad region to its former glory.”

Thanking LCBC’s partners at ensuring peace in the region, the Nigerian leader urged other leaders to use diversity in the region as a source of strength and positive cohesive force.

He added: “The fight against Boko Haram and other forms of criminality in the region must remain issues on the front burner of discourse in the region.”