We Are Ready To Help Nigeria Unmask Boko Haram Sponsors – US

We Are Ready To Help Nigeria Unmask Boko Haram Sponsors - US
United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard
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The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard has revealed that her country is ready to partner and share intelligence with Nigeria to identify the sponsors of Boko Haram and extremism in the country.

She made the comment while speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Monday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

Leonard explained that partnering Nigeria to identify sponsors of Boko Haram was something the U.S. was very eager to do and has always wanted to do.

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She reiterated had had at least three conversations in the last two months on this subject, but said she would not go into details.

Leonard, however, said that the induction of the A-29 Super Tucanos, was a significant milestone in the US.-Nigerian bilateral relations.

She added that the U.S. had remained committed to supporting Nigeria in her fight against insecurity.

Leonard said the U.S. government was also committed to supporting democracy and economic programmes of the government through the embassy.

She added that the government would also ensure that the full package with regards to the agreement between Nigerian and the U.S. would be fully implemented.

AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK

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