Negotiation with Boko Haram still on course – FG
The Federal Government has insisted that negotiation with the Boko Haram is still ongoing despite renewed attacks by the sect.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Aminu Wali on Monday told the media that the government was hopeful of a fruitful outcome of the peace initiate brokered by the President of Chad Republic.
Wali spoke when he received the Foreign Minister of France and Germany, Mr. Laurent Fabius and Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Abuja.
Wali who did not rule out the existence of a splinter group also noted that the latest abductions and attacks may not have been carried out by the Boko Haram sect who are in talks with the Federal Government.
Meanwhile, the visiting European ministers announced that they were ready to support any effort that will bring about ceasefire.
They said they are working on a humanitarian force to assist Nigeria and other West African countries in handling humanitarian issues.
They noted that victims of Boko Haram activities and those of natural disasters would benefit from the initiatives once it get the approval of the European Union (EU).
Besides, the duo noted that they would be helping the country to train 200 healthcare professionals in the country and also West Africa region in handling the Ebola Virus Disease.
The duo and their delegations had earlier visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) where they promised to support the commission in conducting a free and fair elections in 2015
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Aminu Wali on Monday told the media that the government was hopeful of a fruitful outcome of the peace initiate brokered by the President of Chad Republic.
Wali spoke when he received the Foreign Minister of France and Germany, Mr. Laurent Fabius and Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Abuja.
Wali who did not rule out the existence of a splinter group also noted that the latest abductions and attacks may not have been carried out by the Boko Haram sect who are in talks with the Federal Government.
Meanwhile, the visiting European ministers announced that they were ready to support any effort that will bring about ceasefire.
They said they are working on a humanitarian force to assist Nigeria and other West African countries in handling humanitarian issues.
They noted that victims of Boko Haram activities and those of natural disasters would benefit from the initiatives once it get the approval of the European Union (EU).
Besides, the duo noted that they would be helping the country to train 200 healthcare professionals in the country and also West Africa region in handling the Ebola Virus Disease.
The duo and their delegations had earlier visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) where they promised to support the commission in conducting a free and fair elections in 2015
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