….promises brighter future for Nigeria.
By Levinus Nwabughiogu
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in
Yaunde, Republic of Cameroon said to Nigerians to
accept the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the oil-rich Bakassi penisular to Cameroon in good faith.

The president spoke during an interactive session
with Nigerians residing in Cameroon. Buhari who left Abuja for Yaunde yesterday to hold talks with President Paul Biya on measures to end insurgency in the countries within the Lake Chad Basin commission said this to some Nigerians resident in Cameroon who had complained that the inhuman treatment by the country’s authorities since
the ICJ’s ruling.

“Since Nigeria allowed the case to go to court and we lost, we have to abide by it” he said But the president assured them of adequate protection.

He also stated that the future of the country was
bright even as he expressed optimism in the midst of the economic crisis the country was facing.
He said: “Fellow Compatriots, permit me to say, as I
have done during my inauguration on 29th May 2015, I am committed towards bringing positive change to Nigeria and I will do everything possible to achieve that. Despite the numerous challenges confronting us, the future of our country is very bright.

“You all know very well that your fellow Nigerians are resilient, hardworking and patriotic. These qualities have always seen us through our most difficult national challenges and they will do so now.
“However, this government’s job is to see that we
unite and work together for the common good of our country.

“The recent economic downturn occasioned by the
fall in oil prices at the global market, which
drastically affects our national revenue, is a serious
cause of concern to us.”

According to him, his government was taken
measures to diversify the economy, even as he
pledged total war on corruption.

“As a responsible government, we intend to continue to build a stable economy through prudent fiscal policies and providing favorable environment for both domestic and foreign investments. The aim is to guarantee growth and development in all the sectors of our economy, cut waste, ensure fairness and equal opportunities.”

“We are determined to end this callousness against
our innocent citizens. The defense of the territorial
integrity of Nigeria and the protection of lives and
properties of Nigerians and all those who live in the
country are our top priorities. We shall explore all
reasonable options to enable us to bring this
rebellion to an end.

“We are also working with all our neighbors,
Cameroon inclusive and other friendly countries, so
that together we can fight and stand firmly against all forms of terror and trans-border crimes.

“Whereas, many successes have been recorded in
routing the insurgents and limiting their activities, the war is not over yet.” He noted

President Buhari however urged the people to be
mindful of Boko Haram activities, stressing the
understating between Cameroon and Nigeria.

“We must also support our gallant security and
military personnel as they fight to defend our
country.

“That is why we maintain these high level contacts
with the government here and the reason why I am
here. Nigeria and Cameroon share so much in
common and the potential exists for even greater
cooperation between our two countries.

“I am delighted to hear of the peaceful relations that
exist between you and your Cameroonian hosts. I am very proud of our Nigerian Diaspora; wherever I go I meet extraordinary Nigerians doing great things and contributing positively to developments of their host countries.

“I urge you to continue to project the image of our
dear country well, through your hard work and good conduct in order to promote good neighborliness.

“I also urge you to continue to respect the laws and
customs and policies of your host country. I urge you to continue to live in peace with your brother and sister Cameroonians.” He stated

Earlier in his remarks, a Nigerian living in Cameroon, Paul Okocha told the President that Nigerian companies were contributing a lot to the economy of the country.

He pleaded the president to help liberalize
international trade between both countries by
completing a link road.

This is even as another resident, Ebere Valentine
congratulated the President on his victory at the 2015 Presidential election, expressing hope that Nigeria would occupy its pride of place under Buhari’s government.

“Your footprints have manifested in Nigeria and
beyond since you became the President of Nigeria”,
he said



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