Nigeria: Leaders Identify Insecurity As Major Threat To Democracy

Author:
channelsweb
Publisher:
Channels Television
Publication Date:
28 February 2014
Tags:
Nigeria, Governance

African leaders at a one day conference in Abuja today identified security as a major threat to the existence of democratic institutions in Africa. This, the leaders said while lamenting the security crisis in Nigeria. French President, Francois Hollande, who expressed interest in Africa's agenda for security, with Nigeria taking the lead, used the occasion of the centenary celebrations to express support in fighting terrorism in Nigeria. "I assure you Mr President that your struggle is also our struggle and we will always stand ready to provide not only political support but support anytime you need it because the struggle against terrorism is also the struggle for democracy" Mr Hollande said. The conference, which had no pomp and pageantry, was organised to celebrate Nigeria's 100 years of existence.

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