Northern Governors Forum confirms presence of US military, give Boko Haram 3 months ultimatum

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The Northern Governors Forum, chaired by Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has confirmed the presence of United States military personnel in Nigeria.

The confirmation comes amid claims and counterclaims of the presence or otherwise of the US special forces in Nigeria.

Aliyu confirmed their presence during an address at a joint summit of Northern States Governors/United States investors’ summit held in Abuja.

“Contrary to insinuations that leaders in the region failed to openly condemn the rascality of the terrorists, we have instead worked subtly to see to the end of the insurgents.

“The coming of the United States’ Army to rescue the abducted Chibok school girls was as a result of the meeting the northern governors held with the American government.

“The 19 governors that make up this forum would continue to condemn the invasion of the north and we are happy with the Federal Government.

“The group is equally happy with United States, Britain, France, China and Canada which have offered support to tackle the insurgents,’’ he said.

Meanwhile, a communiqué issued at the end of the summit, said the summit was organised to accelerate the socioeconomic development of the north and the country as a whole.

It said that, the symposium organised by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and NSGF between March 17 and March 19 in Washington laid the foundation for the summit and partnership with investors.

The communiqué, which was signed Aliyu, said strengthening relations between the entire northern governors through the summit was the right recipe for the development of the area.

“The summit addresses the issues of concern to the people of the region, and particularly the challenges faced by some states presently plagued by poverty, youth unemployment and insurgency.

“It seeks to act as vehicle through which the NSGF attracts partnership with the international investment community and aid agencies to assist in rebuilding, reconstructing and rehabilitating the north,’’ it said.

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