Nigeria: Merkel Tasks Jonathan On Human Rights, Insecurity

German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday identified insecurity and human rights abuse as some of the impediments President Goodluck Jonathan's administration should overcome to foster strong cooperation between the two countries.

Merkel, who was in Nigeria on a two-day business trip, disclosed this yesterday at a joint press conference by the two leaders after a closed-door meeting at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.

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