Recognizing peace as the only
panacea to a prosperous Nigeria, the United States government has reaffirmed
commitment to ensure lasting peace, uninterrupted democracy and prosperity for
all Nigerian citizens prevails and as well promised to work in collaboration
with the Nigerian government to assist in guaranteeing civilian security in the
troubled zones ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgence.
In a joint communiqué at the end of
a regional security cooperation working group held in Abuja both countries acknowledged
the threat terrorism has posed to Nigeria as a country, its national
development, regional stability and global security and further expressed
determination and commitment to further improve and support measures put in
place by the Nigerian government to address the issue.
The communiqué which was signed by
Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman head of the American delegation and under secretary
for political Affaires U.S state department and Major General Bello Sukiyaki
who is the head of counter terrorism in the office of the National Security
Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan noted the fundamental responsibility of
government which is that of preserving life, protecting the entire
populace and fairly administering justice and also resolved that government
should do more
In the area of good governance,
accountability and economic development towards building a prosperous and
peaceful future for are Nigerians.
Also recognizing a joint
desire to further strengthen bilateral relations, both government resolved to
constantly carry out persistent engagement and cooperation on security matters,
follow up on their commitments as well as seek further collaborative efforts
towards addressing the challenges identified as well as plan to seek
participation from private Sector, civil society, local governments and other
democratic partner countries towards achieving lasting peace in Nigeria.
The Meeting which drew
representatives on the Nigerian side from top military officers from Ministry
of Defense, Federal Ministry of Justice Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Nigerian
Police, Department of State Security, National Intelligence Agency, office of
the National Security Adviser, Borno State government and civil organizations
and with the Permanent Secretary, Nigeria
Ministry of Foreign Affairs heading the Nigerian delegation .
The meeting also had in attendance
the United States delegation , under Secretary Wendy R Sherman leading the
pack, other officials in attendance were from the Department of State, Dept of
Defense ,the United States Agency for International Development and the White
House .
The United
States government also affirmed its commitment to assist the Nigerian Police
Force to identify areas of increasing partnership.
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