President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday 23 April commended former
Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari’s call for national unity
against terrorism in the country.
The commendation was contained
in a statement issued by Dr Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the
President on Media and Publicity in Abuja.
Abati said that the
President applauded Buhari’s views as expressed in his article which was
published by the media over the past two days.
“President
Goodluck Jonathan believes that the position taken by Gen. Buhari is
that of a true patriot, respected former Head of State, revered elder
statesman and nationalist.
“The
President welcomes Gen. Buhari’s call on all Nigerians to remain
steadfast and work in unity to overcome terrorists and other merchants
of death, who currently threaten national security.
“President
Jonathan fully shares Gen. Buhari’s view that a minority must never be
allowed to `bring the nation to its knees through terror.’’
Abati
said that the President welcomed Buhari’s recommendation that the
nation’s counter-terrorism strategies be further fine-tuned.
He noted that the President also welcomed Buhari’s offer of support and co-operation in dealing with the challenge of terrorism.
“The
President assured Gen. Buhari of his administration’s sincere
commitment and dedication to the successful prosecution of the fight
against terrorism and all other threats to national security.
“He
further assures the General of his preparedness to work with him and all
other patriotic Nigerians, irrespective of their political
affiliations, to strengthen national security and end the scourge of
terrorism.”
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