Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabimila
has appealed to the United States government to help Nigeria defeat insurgency
and other security challenges bedevilling the country.
The Speaker who made the appeal while hosting the US
Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard in Abuja yesterday February 11, stated that
Nigerians are worried about the lingering insecurity and are looking up to the
United States of America for assistance.
Gbajabiamila also commended the US Government for its
decision to repatriate over $300m Abacha loot.
He said;
“What is America
doing to assist Nigeria defeat insurgency? Is the outcome of the Layee Act
affecting the way international organizations operate? What is the status of
the Tucano jets we paid for?
“The house and
indeed Nigerians are worried about the lingering insecurity in many parts of
the country and many citizens of Nigeria are looking up to the United States of
America for assistance to tackle this challenge”.
On her own part, Leonard reiterated the commitment of the US
government in helping to end insecurity in Nigeria and she also promised to
help in facilitating the timely delivery of the Tucano jets.
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