Terrorism’ll endure if people are complacent – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said he was confident that terrorism would be ultimately defeated with greater international cooperation and collaboration.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, quoted the President as speaking on behalf of other participating African Heads of State and Government at the closing Executive Session of the 2015 Commonwealth Summit in Malta.

Buhari said violent extremism and terrorism could only thrive and endure if good people remained idle and complacent.

He said, “We have had the opportunity to discuss, in a serene atmosphere, wide-range issues that are of great significance, not only to the members of the Commonwealth, but to the entire global community.

“Of particular note is the Action Statement on Climate Change, which is expected to herald our commitment to saving the planet for present and future generations.

“Of equal significance are our deliberations on Radicalisation and Violent Extremism. We are witnesses to the growing phenomenon of terrorism that is affecting us all, whether big or small.

“The reign of terror will only succeed if peace-loving people choose to remain idle. But I am confident that through our collective efforts, we will defeat this scourge and restore peace.”

The President also reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria and other African member-countries to the promotion and protection of the core values of the Commonwealth.

“I came into power via democratic principles and values espoused by this same body. Nigeria as a country will continue to protect and promote these democratic ideals,” Buhari assured heads of delegations at the session.

The President thanked the outgoing Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, for his exemplary service to the Commonwealth.

Source: Punch