Terrorism can be defeated with greater cooperation – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that violent extremism and terrorism can only thrive and endure if good people remain idle and complacent.
Buhari was speaking yesterday in Malta on behalf of other participating African Heads of State and Government at the closing executive session of the 2015 Commonwealth Summit.
President Buhari, however, expressed confidence that terrorism would be ultimately defeated with greater international cooperation and collaboration.
“We have had the opportunity to discuss, in a serene atmosphere, wide ranging issues that are of great significance, not only to the members of the Commonwealth, but to the entire global community. Of particular note is the Action Statement on Climate Change, which is expected to herald our commitment to saving the planet for present and future generations.
“Of equal significance are our deliberations on Radicalisation and Violent Extremism. We are witnesses to the growing phenomenon of terrorism that is affecting us all, whether big or small.
“The reign of terror will only succeed if peace-loving people choose to remain idle. But I am confident that through our collective efforts, we will defeat this scourge and restore peace,” a statement yesterday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba, quoted Buhari to have told the session.
The president was also quoted to have reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria and other African member-countries to the promotion and protection of the core values of the Commonwealth.
President Buhari also thanked the outgoing Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma for his exemplary service to the Commonwealth.
The president also congratulated the Commonwealth’s Secretary-General-elect, Rt. Hon. Patricia Janet Scotland, and assured her of the full support of Nigeria and other African members of the Commonwealth.
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