UN restates commitment to fighting insurgency in Nigeria

Lagos - Mr Mohammed Chambas, UN Special Representative
of the Secretary-General for West Africa, on Monday restated
the UN’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in overcoming its
challenges of Boko Haram terrorism.
Chambas told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that
the UN stood in solidarity with the Nigerian government in its
ongoing effort at fighting the activities of Boko Haram.
"Today, as we can all see, terrorism is no longer a Nigerian
problem alone. It has become an international problem that
calls for a strong international response.
"The UN stands in solidarity with Nigeria as it takes the fight to
Boko Haram terrorism which must be defeated at all cost.
"We will continue to be supportive in ensuring the effective
coordination of situations in Nigeria and other countries
currently being affected by Boko Haram terrorism,’’ he said.
The UN official said that he and other UN agencies’ chiefs were
in Nigeria for discussions with notable Nigerian leaders on the
way forward to ending the menace of Boko Haram.
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Chambas also announced plan to increase the number of
troops for the Multi-National Joint Task Force to be able to
match stride with Boko Haram activities in Nigeria and other
countries.
The UN special representative also disclosed plans by the UN
to work closely with the National Emergency Management
(NEMA) and Non-Governmental Organisations in providing
humanitarian support for internally displaced persons.
Chambas said that the UN had recently visited the North-East
part of Nigeria for an assessment of the humanitarian
situation of the displaced persons.
"So, many Nigerians have been displaced and so many others
dead due to activities of these terrorists.
"The UN is already supporting many Nigerians who are
refugees in neighbouring countries particularly in Niger and
Chad.
"We expect to see a significant and effective response to
thoroughly fighting Boko Haram in the coming months,’’ he
said.
- NAN
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