United States Government has been asked by Femi Gbajabimila to help Nigeria defeat Boko Haram insurgents and other security challenges in the country.
Gbajabimila, the speaker of the House of Representatives, made the plea when he met the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, at a function in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Speaker explained that Nigerians are afraid about the incessant insecurity challenges and are looking up to the US for assistance.
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“What is America doing to assist Nigeria defeat insurgency? Is the outcome of the Layee Act affecting the way international organizations operate? What is the status of the Tucano jets we paid for?
“The house and indeed Nigerians are worried about the lingering insecurity in many parts of the country and many citizens of Nigeria are looking up to the United States of America for assistance to tackle this challenge,” he said.
On her part, Leonard reiterated the commitment of the US government in helping to end insecurity in Nigeria. She also assured to quicken the timely delivery of the Tucano jets.
Earlier, The Herald reported that Tukur Yusuf Buratai, lieutenant general and chief of army staff, explained that the removal of his service chiefs from service will not stop Boko Haram’s activities in the country.
There have been calls by federal lawmakers and other Nigerians on the president to sack the service chiefs following what appears to be the resurgence of Boko Haram.
Buratai who made this known in Lagos state on Tuesday, said while not questioning the wisdom of the national assembly, the solution is not the removal of service chiefs.
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