From Bello Wakili
President Muhammadu Buhari says his Priorities still remains security and well being of Nigerians
He stated this when he hosted Professor Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of Central African Republic at State House, Abuja.
President Buhari said,that is why they are hosting a summit of Lake Chad Basin Commission in Abuja, to discuss the situation in Chad, and the implications for neighbouring countries.
He stated that the recharge of Lake Chad with water from Congo Basin is another issue, as it holds great implications for security, since about 30 million people are affected.
President Touadera commiserated with his host over the military plane crash last weekend, which claimed the life of Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, and 10 others.
He said Central African Republic is on the verge of rebuilding its Army, and would need Nigeria’s help, as well as for Nigerian businessmen to come into the country to invest in diverse areas.
He revealed that they want closer ties with Nigeria, stressing that it was one of the reasons he is in Nigeria