Nigeria’s president and the UN Secretary-General discussed the fight against terrorism Wednesday
Muhammadu Buhari and Antonio Guterres held a closed-door meeting at the Aso Rock Palace in the capital Abuja.
"The world can never be safe in the hands of terrorists like BokoHaram, ISWAP & Miyetti Allah". @antonioguterres with your position as UN Secretary General, it's shameful seeing that you're associated with this type of newspaper headline in Nigeria.
— Kanunta kanu (@MaziKanuntaKanu) May 4, 2022
What a shame @UN @StateDept? pic.twitter.com/4ivM4mmKJf
Speaking at a joint press conference after the meeting, Buhari stressed the importance of Guterres' visit at a time when the world's attention is focused on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Noting efforts to combat terrorism and the role of world leaders, Buhari also said he believes the visit underscores the assurance that the world is with Nigeria.
Around 350,000 people have been killed and 3 million civilians displaced in more than a decade of terrorism in the country, according to the UN Humanitarian Affairs office in Nigeria.
This article has been adapted from its original source.
