Written by Andrew Oota (Abuja) and Abiodun Oluwarotimi, New York
Saturday, 30 January 2010 02:11
The United States of America yesterday attributed the Jos crisis, which claimed many lives and property to the poor state of health of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and urged the federal government to ensure that perpetrators are brought to book. Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state said this yesterday.
America also condoled with the Nigerian government over the deadly crisis.

The US secretary of state, who described Nigeria as one of the most crucial countries in the sub-saharan Africa, stated that the Jos crisis was as a result of uncertainty caused by Yar'Adua’s illness.
According to Mrs Clinton, "Nigeria is one of the most important countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a member of the UN Security Council, a global oil producer, a leader in ECOWAS, a major peacekeeping contributing country, and a stabilising force in West Africa. Nigeria's stability and democracy carry great significance beyond its immediate borders. We, therefore, extend our support to the people of Nigeria during the current period of uncertainty caused by President Yar'Adua's illness. We extend our best wishes to the president and his family, and join the Nigerian people in wishing him a full recovery,” she said.
She also extended sympathies to the bereaved and injured, while urging all parties to exercise restraint and seek peaceful means to resolving differences between religious and ethnic groups in Nigeria.
She further called on the federal government to ensure that the perpetrators of acts of violence are brought to justice, and to support inter-ethnic and inter-faith dialogue.
Her words: "Nigeria has expressed its resolve to adhere to constitutional processes during this difficult time. We commend that determination to address the current situation through appropriate democratic institutions. Nigeria's continued commitment and adherence to its democratic norms and values are key to addressing the many challenges it faces, including electoral reform, post-amnesty programmes in the Niger Delta, economic development, inter-faith discord and transparency. The gubernatorial elections in Anambra on 6th February will be a milestone in the journey towards electoral reform and a signal of Nigeria’s commitment to the principles of democracy. We are committed to continue working with Nigeria on the internal issues it faces while working together as partners on the global stage."
When approached to comment on the statement by Mrs. Clinton, the chairman, Senate committee on Media and Information, Senator Ayogu Eze told LEADERSHIPWEEKEND that, " I don't speak for the executive, the best person to comment on such matter is the spokesman of the executive, so try and establish contacts with him.”
Efforts to get the response of the minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili to respond to the US comments proved abortive as she rebuffed several calls put to her phone.
Meanwhile, the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute, Honourable Vic Toews, minister of Public Safety, and John Baird, Canada's Transport minister, on Thursday met to bolster cooperation and coordination between the United States and Canada on aviation security measures and standards specifically addressing challenges that have come to light following the attempted bombing on December 25, and seek for a way forward to enhance global aviation security to protect passengers around the world.
"The United States and Canada are committed to working with all international partners to improve information sharing and enhance screening procedures while protecting “the privacy of the global travelling public," said Deputy Secretary Lute.
"Canada is a full partner with the United States in securing aviation in North America. It is important that we continue to work together to develop and implement effective and complementary measures and standards to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.
"Our government will continue to work with the United States to develop and implement effective and efficient measures to keep our two countries safe." We will remain vigilant to the threat of terrorism, and we are unwavering in our determination to safeguard our national transportation system”, said Toews.


http://www.leadershipnigeria.com/index.php/news/cover-stories/11353-us-attributes-jos-crisis-to-yaraduas-illness

The United States is placing Nigeria under the spotlight.

I am actually enjoying this. Now the world can see Nigeria!

How difficult is it for people to shut their mouth when they don't what they are talking about? I don't like this nose the US are sticking in our anus. . . .

How could they attribute it to this man's sickness,the other time there was crisis in Jos was he no on seat?[img][/img]

Unfortunately the dimwits Abuja don't know and don't care about anything as long as money keeps flowing in their coffers dimdimwits in Abuja