U.S Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Ambassador Samantha Power during her visit to IDPs camps in Adamawa State has revealed why America didn’t lend a helping hand in the battle against Boko Haram at the height of its power.
She mentioned this at a press conference at American University of Nigeria, AUN in Adamawa state.
She stated that America had been monitoring Nigeria and was dismayed by some of the acts of corruption perpetrated by our leaders and was, therefore, reluctant to help out.
She assured Nigerians though that now the USA was fully committed to help in the fight.
She said “When the Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government came on board, the U.S recognizes his full commitment to stop the insurgency and the anti-corruption crusade, the U.S has no alternative than to back the present administration
“The U.S, as part of our new resolve and commitment is now training a battalion of soldiers that will soon return home to face the insurgents headlong. The Battalion will be a high performing one equipped with the American terrorism combat and techniques on their return”,
She said she was impressed by the efforts of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger under auspices of Lake Chad Commission in fishing the Boko Haram insurgents and destroying them
“The United States acknowledged the seriousness of these countries in their combined efforts against terrorism and it is paying off now”, the envoy stated.
But, she was quick to advice troops to ensure that communities liberated from the insurgents are well protected so as to give the returnees hope of beginning a new life.