Our priority is to rescue the Chibok Girls unharmed- Buhari
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:15:pm National
1.6K By Buchi Obichie
While breaking his Ramadan fast with members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari reiterated his determination to rescue the remaining abducted Chibok girls.
According to the President, the priority was to rescue them alive and unharmed.
""We are not letting up our efforts to rescue the Chibok girls, our priority is to rescue them unharmed", he said.
On the issue of terrorism in the country, Buhari assured that he would continue to tackle the security challenges, expressing regret that many Nigerians had been rendered orphaned and homeless as a result of the activities of insurgent group, Boko Haram. The President said, "our main focus is to ensure their safe return to their homes and rehabilitation of their communities".
The President also bemoaned the renewed militancy in the Niger Delta region, reassuring the diplomatic corps that the issue was being addressed.
He however stated that "no amount of militancy shall distract us from engaging with the region"."
He said his administration was committed to addressing the issue of unemployment, poor infrastructure and ecological problems, saying "Our doors are open for business."
Speaking on corruption, the President showed appreciation on the international cooperation the anti-corruption war had received; especially on the recovery of looted funds.
"The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama", while speaking, thanked the President, noting that the breaking of fast meeting was an opportunity to interact with him.
Speaking on behalf of the Diplomats, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the High Commissioner of Cameroon to Nigeria, Salaheddine Abbas Ibrahima, "thanked the President for hosting them, for the second time in the year.
He said "We wish for eternal peace for Nigeria; and may your efforts in the shortest time, bring prosperity to our people.
"Be reassured that the international community will continue to provide the necessary support"."
According to the President, the priority was to rescue them alive and unharmed.
""We are not letting up our efforts to rescue the Chibok girls, our priority is to rescue them unharmed", he said.
On the issue of terrorism in the country, Buhari assured that he would continue to tackle the security challenges, expressing regret that many Nigerians had been rendered orphaned and homeless as a result of the activities of insurgent group, Boko Haram. The President said, "our main focus is to ensure their safe return to their homes and rehabilitation of their communities".
The President also bemoaned the renewed militancy in the Niger Delta region, reassuring the diplomatic corps that the issue was being addressed.
He however stated that "no amount of militancy shall distract us from engaging with the region"."
He said his administration was committed to addressing the issue of unemployment, poor infrastructure and ecological problems, saying "Our doors are open for business."
Speaking on corruption, the President showed appreciation on the international cooperation the anti-corruption war had received; especially on the recovery of looted funds.
"The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama", while speaking, thanked the President, noting that the breaking of fast meeting was an opportunity to interact with him.
Speaking on behalf of the Diplomats, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the High Commissioner of Cameroon to Nigeria, Salaheddine Abbas Ibrahima, "thanked the President for hosting them, for the second time in the year.
He said "We wish for eternal peace for Nigeria; and may your efforts in the shortest time, bring prosperity to our people.
"Be reassured that the international community will continue to provide the necessary support"."
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