THUR JAN 30 2025-theGBJournal| President Bola Tinubu has called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region.
According to him, the chain of events that has disrupted the region’s stability over the past 15 years demands that power be wielded responsibly to guarantee the people’s safety and prosperity.
The Nigerian President stated this on Wednesday while declaring open the 5th meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Hosted by the Yobe State Government in Maiduguri, the meeting brings together eight governors from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and the Republic of Niger, as well as humanitarian organizations and local and international communities, to address pressing security challenges and explore solutions for stability in the Lake Chad region.
The Nigerian leader, who was represented at the event by his deputy, Vice President @KashimSM, pointedly noted that while military power is necessary to contain these security threats, it must be accompanied by strategies that address their root causes, including poverty, inequality, and a lack of job opportunities for the region’s young population.
He stated: “Your Excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, our response to these threats must be multifaceted. While military solutions are indispensable, they must be complemented by strategies that address the root causes of insecurity—poverty, inequality, and the lack of opportunities for our youth.”
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