Federal Government, yesterday, signed a bilateral agreement with the
Republic of Cameroon to establish joint trans-border security committee
as part of measures to further deny insurgents and criminal elements
easy access through the nation’s land border.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, who signed
for Nigerian government in Abuja, said the agreement came at a time the
world was fighting against the scourge of terrorism and pirates, which
pose threat to international peace and stability.
He said: “There is no region that is immune to the heinous activities
of terrorist groups and pirates of the coast. The UN and the AU have
led international and regional initiatives to combat these security
challenges.”
Signing on behalf of the Cameroonian government, Vice Prime Minister
and Minister Delegate at the Presidency of Cameroon, Mr. Amadou Ali,
said the agreement showed that confidence had been restored through
perma-nent dialogue, consultation and reinforcement of cooperation
between both countries.
He said: “The construction of a trans-boundary road linking both
countries, electricity interconnection project and cultural exchange not
only portray the will and determination of the two heads of state but
also pave ways for citizens to strengthen the unity.”
He described the agreement as a demonstration of the countries’
common faith and confidence in the future, saying they were convinced
that officials and experts will work closely in applying the agreement
by ensuring that the beneficiaries, who are the principal victims of
insecurity, adhered to its enforcement.
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