Head way against terrorism, Jonathan at the UN

The fight against terrorism will continue in the country and international collaboration will be helpful, President Goodluck Jonathan declared this in New York yesterday. At the United Nations General Assembly, He calls for the world collaboration against terrorism everywhere in the world, so as to halt their activities completely.

President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, (L) meets with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the 69th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters on September 24, 2014. AFP PHOTO

He also called for the reform of the United Nations Security Council in order to ensure “equitable representation of all regions in the decision making process of the Council”. Speaking on the issue of the abducted Chibok girls, He reassured the international community that relentless efforts are been made to rescued them safe and alive.

Quoting from the President’s statement, He said “Let me underline today, that we shall not waver until we end this mindless war on the innocent, and bring all the perpetrators to justice. We will triumph over terrorism. In Nigeria, the threat of terrorism in a few states in the North-Eastern part of our country has proven to be a challenge to national stability. We will spare no effort in addressing the menace. We are, therefore, confronting it with every resource at our disposal with due regard for the fundamental human rights and the rule of law”.

However, on the issue of EVD (Ebola Virus Disease), the President confidently affirmed that Nigeria is now free from it; making it clear to the international communities that the disease has been contained in his country.