ABUJA – The Federal Government said it had begun mobilization of the military to stop vandalism on oil facilities and kidnapping in the Niger Delta and other coastal areas of the country.
President Muhammadu Buhari stated this in Abuja on Monday at a meeting with a delegation from the United States Institute of Peace.
He also said that his administration was giving priority to the resettlement of displaced persons and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the North-East
The president assured the delegation that his administration’s ongoing war against corruption would be fought within the ambit of the law.
According to him, mechanisms have been put in place to ensure respect for human rights in the fight against terrorism.
“We attach great importance to human rights. If there are breaches, they will be investigated and dealt with,’’ he said.
Buhari welcomed growing international support, especially from the United States and Europe, for Nigeria’s efforts to end the Boko Haram insurgency.
He also expressed happiness with the support of Nigerians for the cardinal programmes of his government, the security of the country, the war against corruption and revival of the economy.
He said that the programmes would continue to be vigorously pursued.
Ms Nancy Lindborg, who led the institute’s delegation, commended the president for the progress being made in ensuring greater security in Nigeria.
Lindborg promised continued assistance of the institute for ongoing reconstruction and development in the country.
