Tinubu commends Buhari, army for defeating Boko Haram

Tinubu commends Buhari, army for defeating Boko Haram

The All Progressives Congress national leader , Sen . Bola Tinubu , has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for defeating the Boko Haram insurgents in the North - East .
Tinubu , who made the commendation on Tuesday in Maiduguri while speaking with newsmen, said that Buhari ’ s efforts in taming the terrorists had saved the entire West African sub - region from their senseless campaign .
He also lauded the Armed Forces for their gallantry in fighting the terrorists .
He said , “ We want to thank , congratulate and salute members of the Armed Forces.
“ We also thank the Commander - in -chief President Muhammadu Buhari for what he has done to avert further calamity by taking quick action on the Boko Haram.
“ His prompt action has stopped the Boko Haram calamity from engulfing the entire West African sub - region .
“ Buhari ’ s efforts has also stopped further destruction of lives and property and kidnapping of our children , it is a great sacrifice . ”
The APC leader , who commissioned several projects during his two - day visit to Maiduguri , said the visit was a testimony to the fact that peace was gradually returning to the state.
He said , “ We thank the Federal Government for the peace we are witnessing today in Borno .
“ Unlike the past four years when the challenge of insecurity was everywhere in the state, today we are here doing things peacefully . ”
Tinubu also commended Gov. Kashim Shettima for his laudable achievements in office .
He said , “ Equally we want to thank Shettima and his team for making things happened in spite of the security challenge facing the state .
“ He has demonstrated unusual leadership in the face of challenges
“ The governor is highly committed and visionary, he is a pathfinder.
“ You cannot appreciate leadership until you have trouble ; Kashim is an unusual leader in time of trouble . ”
Tinubu expressed satisfaction at the level of development projects in the state .
“ Kashim has demonstrated courage , I wonder how he has remained calm in the face of all these challenges ” .
He appealed to the Federal Government and the international community to support the state government to tackle its humanitarian needs .
“ I am calling on the Federal Government to hasten the implementation of the Buhari master plan for the North - East .
“ I also appeal to International donors to scale up their support to tackle humanitarian needs in the state and the region in general , ” Tinubu added .

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