New Administration Might Face Challenge of Protecting its Citizens from Terrorism Threat

United States Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, has said that the new government in Nigeria might face the challenge of protecting its citizens from terrorism against terrorism threats.

Kerry was quoted as making the prediction after signing a Memorandum of Cooperation to support disease control and prevention in Africa with the African Union (AU) in Washington D.C.

He said “One of the principal challenges facing the new government in Abuja will be that of protecting Nigerian citizens from the terrorism threat. The U.S. endorses the effort by the AU and its partners to establish a multinational taskforce to halt Boko Haram’s campaign within and beyond Nigeria’s borders.

“We will also continue generally to help African governments to improve their counter-terrorism and border security capabilities.

“In recent years, we have learned that diplomatic and peacemaking initiatives in Africa work best when they are African-led. But the U.S. and the broader international community can still help and we are prepared to do so.”