BEVERLY HILLS, May 24, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted Professor Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic at the State House, Abuja, telling him that his first concern for his people was their security and well-being.
Buhari said in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
“At all times, that is my first concern, my priority. That is why we are hosting a summit of Lake Chad Basin Commission in Abuja, to discuss the situation in Chad, and the implications for neighbouring countries.
“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 Buhari over the military plane crash last weekend, which claimed the lives of Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, and 10 others.
He said the Central African Republic was 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.
“We want closer ties with Nigeria, and that is one of the reasons I am here,” President Touadera said.
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