By Tayo Alabi
Nigeria has sought for the support of the United States and other important and strategic partners in combating the security challenges facing Nigeria.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the support was necessary because the consequences of insecurity in Nigeria would affect all nations.
Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina, in a statement said the President made the call during a virtual meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mr Anthony Blinken.
The statement was titled, ‘Security: President Buhari asks US to relocate headquarters of AFRICOM to Africa, warns of likely spillovers’.
Recall that Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, had while lamenting the nation’s security situation on Saturday, called on the President to seek help.
Apart from seeking the assistance of the US, according to the Presidency’s statement, Buhari also called on the US to consider relocating US Africa Command from Stuttgart, Germany, to Africa, nearer the Theatre of Operation.
He also admonished the international community to support Nigeria and the sub-region in tackling growing security challenges to avoid spillovers.
