John Kerry visits Sultan of Sokoto as he arrives Nigeria
Wed Aug 24, 2016 05:28:am National
3.6K By Buchi Obichie
The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, arrived in Nigeria today (Tuesday), and visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III.
Delivering a speech on Resilient Communities and Religious Tolerance in Countering Violent Extremism, Mr. Kerry said extremists do not only kill people but also turn the most vulnerable among the society into killers.
He said the global security fight was necessary to end violent extremism in the world.
According to Channelstv, Kerry told northern religious leaders, tertiary and secondary school students that terrorism can be eliminated if the society put hands together. He maintained that Nigerians must do more than just denounce Boko Haram; adding that they also must act right from the grassroots level.
The Chief US Diplomat said youths join terrorist organizations because they cannot find meaning or opportunities in their daily lives, thereby believing Boko Haram will give them a sense of identity.
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, was also present at the palace of the Sultan.
Delivering a speech on Resilient Communities and Religious Tolerance in Countering Violent Extremism, Mr. Kerry said extremists do not only kill people but also turn the most vulnerable among the society into killers.
He said the global security fight was necessary to end violent extremism in the world.
According to Channelstv, Kerry told northern religious leaders, tertiary and secondary school students that terrorism can be eliminated if the society put hands together. He maintained that Nigerians must do more than just denounce Boko Haram; adding that they also must act right from the grassroots level.
The Chief US Diplomat said youths join terrorist organizations because they cannot find meaning or opportunities in their daily lives, thereby believing Boko Haram will give them a sense of identity.
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, was also present at the palace of the Sultan.
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