Forum commends Tinubu, Ribadu’s efforts in tackling terrorism in Africa

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

Forum for Good Governance in Nigeria (FGGN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu for efforts towards tackling terrorism across Africa.
According to the group, it is worthy of note that the two-day high-level counter-terrorism summit held in Abuja is a well-attended conference by African leaders; United Nations Officials and several stakeholders across the world.
In a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna, the Forum said, in the face of rising insecurity in the country and Africa, the summit will no doubt be more comprehensive in finding solutions.
In the statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Secretary; Comrade Abraham Douglas and Comrade Bala Galadima Ikara, the summit organised by the federal government with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) with the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’ will enhance multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa.
While aligning with President Tinubu on his position about illegal mining activities as a source for terrorism funding, the group in the statement expressed satisfaction that the summit has served as a formidable avenue for African leaders for the first to converge to review the threat of terrorism on the continent.
“We are happy to see African leaders discuss regional cooperation in addressing terrorism with Frontline solutions and the urgent need to have an Integra security strategies to combat terrorism in Africa. Stating further, This is of paramount importance, especially with the increasingly diverse threats posed by terrorist groups.”