“This will be the beginning of the end of terrorism in our dear Continent” FGGN
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has been commended by a group known as Forum for Good Governance in Nigeria (FGGN) for efforts to tackle terrorism across Africa.
“It is worthy to note that the two-day high level counter-terrorism summit held at Abuja is a well attended conference by African leaders, United Nations Officials and several stakeholders across the world”. The group said.
In a statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Secretary, Comrade Abraham Douglas and Comrade Bala Galadima Ikara, which was made available to Journalists, it stated that in the face of rising insecurity in the Country and Africa, the summit will in no doubt be more comprehensive in finding solutions.
Also, according to the statement, “the summit organised by the Federal Government with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) with the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism will enhance multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa.
Still in support with President Tinubu on his position about illegal mining activities as a source for terrorism funding, the Group in the statement expressed satisfaction that the summit has served as a formidable avenue for African leaders to be first, to converge to review the threat of terrorism on the continent.
“We are happy to see African leaders discuss Regional Cooperation in addressing terrorism with a Frontline solutions and the urgent need to have an Integra security strategies to combat terrorism in Africa”. They said.
Stating further the Group said, “this is of great importance, especially with the increasing diverse threats posed by terrorist groups.
We strongly back the idea of President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the West African Regional Bloc ECOWAS to establish and strengthen a regional standby military force”. They restated.
Noting that, it will be the beginning of the end of terrorism in our dear Continent .
“At this point, we are left with no option than to join other Nigerians to commend President Tinubu and his NSA for putting the security of lives of the citizens as a priority in line with the constitution.
It is evident that in the manner the security challenges, such as: banditry and insurgency are handled by this Government, an end will be brought to the problems.
As we pray for better days, we also express hope that there will be a day Nigerians can go to bed with their two eyes closed”. The Group stated.
