We will soon solve the N/Delta problem- Buhari assures Obama
Wed Sep 21, 2016 08:35:am National
2K By Buchi Obichie
During a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71st edition of the
UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari assured U.S.
President Barack Obama that Nigeria is making steady progress towards
resolving the problem in the Niger Delta region.
While admitting that the crisis in the region had led to economic sabotage on a grand scale, Buhari said, "We are making definite progress on how many factions of the militant groups exist, their leadership and operational basis, and we have equally sought the cooperation of the oil majors. In a short while, I believe the issues would be resolved".
The Nigerian President thanked America for help rendered in the area of security through provision of armaments, training for Nigerian troops, and sharing of intelligence, which has led to the degradation of Boko Haram in the North East.
He also said the country was open to support in combating the humanitarian crisis currently ravaging the region.
The President said the farming season was good this year, with the prospect of good harvest, and "Nigeria is on the road to food self-sufficiency soon.
"We shall be able to feed ourselves, and utilise the billions of dollars spent on importing food on other productive areas".
President Buhari reiterated that his administration came to power on the tripod promises of security, battle against corruption, and revamping of the economy, stressing that there would be no let-up in fulfilling those electoral promises.
He wished President Obama a happy retirement, as he winds down gradually on his tenure in office.
Responding, the American President described President Buhari as a man of "integrity and honesty," saying: "We have confidence in your leadership.
"There are some difficulties you face, but this administration is willing to assist in the short time we have left. You have made real progress in defeating the brutal organization called Boko Haram, and that was achieved because of your leadership".
While admitting that the crisis in the region had led to economic sabotage on a grand scale, Buhari said, "We are making definite progress on how many factions of the militant groups exist, their leadership and operational basis, and we have equally sought the cooperation of the oil majors. In a short while, I believe the issues would be resolved".
The Nigerian President thanked America for help rendered in the area of security through provision of armaments, training for Nigerian troops, and sharing of intelligence, which has led to the degradation of Boko Haram in the North East.
He also said the country was open to support in combating the humanitarian crisis currently ravaging the region.
The President said the farming season was good this year, with the prospect of good harvest, and "Nigeria is on the road to food self-sufficiency soon.
"We shall be able to feed ourselves, and utilise the billions of dollars spent on importing food on other productive areas".
President Buhari reiterated that his administration came to power on the tripod promises of security, battle against corruption, and revamping of the economy, stressing that there would be no let-up in fulfilling those electoral promises.
He wished President Obama a happy retirement, as he winds down gradually on his tenure in office.
Responding, the American President described President Buhari as a man of "integrity and honesty," saying: "We have confidence in your leadership.
"There are some difficulties you face, but this administration is willing to assist in the short time we have left. You have made real progress in defeating the brutal organization called Boko Haram, and that was achieved because of your leadership".
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