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The United States government has pledged to assist Nigerian government fight the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group which has terrorize the country since 2009 as well as help rescue the missing Chibok schoolgirls.
The USA Vice President, Joe Biden, made this pledge in a telephone conversation with Nigeria’s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari while congratulating him on his electoral victory fortnight ago in Abuja, the federal capital territory.
According to Biden from the excerpts of their discussion made available to Diplomatic Correspondents, Abuja, America was ready to expand collaboration with Nigeria in the new dispensation as well as give full support in Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram.
“Vice President Biden spoke with Nigerian President-elect Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate him on his victory in the recent Nigerian elections and affirm that the United States stands ready to expand collaboration with Nigeria on issues of common concern, including economic and security matters.
“The Vice President commended Presidentelect Buhari for his leadership in helping to ensure the elections were conducted peacefully and urged him to continue to foster a smooth, inclusive, and peaceful transition with President Jonathan.
“The Vice President expressed the United States’ support for Nigeria’s efforts to counter Boko Haram, recover hostages held by the group, and protect civilian populations. The vice president also expressed the willingness of the United States to partner more closely with Nigeria to strengthen its economy,” Diplomatic Correspondents reports.
