Defence minister Christopher Gwabin Musa has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and security to combat terrorism and stabilise the Lake Chad Basin.
The Borno governor congratulated the MNJTF commander on his appointment and reaffirmed the state government’s continued support for the task force in the discharge of its mandate.
Mr Nuhu pointed out that women were disproportionately affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.
She said this at a workshop on Early Warning For All, National Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Strategic and Action Plan 2023-2030 in Abuja, on Monday.
The UN report highlighted that conflicts over water resources were intensifying worldwide.
The World Bank has provided $1 billion to strengthen resilience and improve the livelihood of the people in the countries affected by the insurgency in Lake Chad.
“We are experiencing inadequate funding and operational equipment to conduct effective and safe operations.”
The president promised to restore peace in the region and reduce insecurity in other areas of the country by the end of his regime.
