Speaking during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71 st edition of the UN General Assembly , holding in New York, President Buhari disclosed: “ 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 ” .
According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr . Femi Adesina , while thanking 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 , Buhari 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 utilize 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. He stressed 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”.
President Obama also offered a hand of fellowship to Nigeria “ in the final and comprehensive defeat of Boko Haram , resolution of the Niger Delta crisis , which would help ramp up oil production and increase revenue , resolving the humanitarian crisis in the North East, recovering stolen money, and revamping the economy” .
Describing Nigeria as a big and important country in sub-Saharan Africa, the American President said his country looked forward to a framework for sustained partnership between the two nations.
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