I am committed to defeating terrorism- President Buhari

President Buhari has said that his administration is fully determined
to combat and defeat all acts of criminality, banditry and terrorism in
the country.

Speaking at a meeting with the Executive Committee members of the
Nigerian Community in Ethiopia (NICE) today Tuesday February 11th, the
President appealed to all Nigerians to support and cooperate with
security agencies, who are ready to defend and preserve the unity of the
country.

The meeting, moderated by Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora
Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, observed a minute silence in
honour of Nigerians brutally killed by Boko Haram terrorists on Monday
in Borno State.

Regarding the insecurity in parts of the country, President Buhari
assured Nigerians, at home and abroad, that their protection would
continue to remain a key priority of his administration, as well as
fighting corruption and bringing prosperity to Nigerians.

On economic matters and doing business in Ethiopia, the Nigerian
leader said he had been briefed on the challenges faced by some Nigerian
companies with investments in the country, especially the Dangote Group
and Lubcon.

”I have directed the relevant ministries to take up these issue with
a view to resolving all complaints amicably with the Ethiopian
authorities,” he said.

On the issue of Diaspora voting, the President while responding to a
request by the leader of NICE, David Omozuafoh, said he was in support
of it, but legislation was required to make it a reality.

”I have said it severally that I am not against it. However, you
will need to convince National Assembly to amend the relevant laws to
make Diaspora voting a reality,” he said.

On the conduct of Nigerians living in the Diaspora, the President
expressed concern that some of their actions have not projected the
country in good light, urging them to change their ways and obey the
laws of their countries of residence.

He, however, commended Nigerians in Ethiopia, noting that they had
the highest concentration of professionals working in international
organizations such as the African Union, United Nations agencies.

”This is a correct representation of the Nigerian spirit of excellence and high achievement,” he stressed.

President Buhari told the meeting that his government is committed to
supporting and protecting all law-abiding Nigerians, at home and
abroad, to prosper, urging all in the Diaspora to help achieve this by
being good citizens and worthy ambassadors of Nigeria.

The President also encouraged them to be the best in all their
legitimate engagements in their host country, reminding them: ”while
you are out in the Diaspora, do not forget home as you represent some of
the best human assets that Nigeria possesses.”

He, therefore, urged them to use their resources, skills and talents to help the development of Nigeria.