nwatiti:
The United States secretary of state, John Kerry
is in Nigeria to meet with the President
Muhammadu Buhari. Kerry will then meet with
five governors from the northern part of the
country.
President Buhari shakes hands with John Kerry
The meeting will take place behind closed doors,
and journalists will only be allowed in the press
gallery of Aso Rock. It was also stated that,
only videographers and photojournalists would
be granted access into the forecourt of the Villa
as well as to the meeting, which will take place
in the Grey room of the President’s office.
We present 6 important agenda that may
dominate the meeting:
1. Boko Haram
The subject of the Boko Haram insurgency is
likely to feature prominently in the discussion.
This explains why Kerry also wants to meet with
governors from the northern part of the country
after he meets with Buhari.
This is more important especially as the recent
air strike on Boko Haram militants led to the
wounding of their proclaimed leader; Abubakar
Shekau.
2. Internally Displaced Persons
Also the plight of Internally Displaced Persons
(IDPs) will likely be discussed , especially as
there has been reports of the suffering people
face in various IDP camps.
The UN has stated that it is aware
of the allegations of diversion of funds and relief
materials, especially food items meant for
humanitarian purposes even as the IDPs in the
North-East of the country and is investigating.

3. Multinational task force
The multinational task force made up of soldiers
from Chad, Niger Republic, Cameroon and Benin
which was set up by countries to stop the
spread of Boko Haram and curb terror will likely
also be on the list of things to be discussed.
Recently, the Human Rights Watch has insisted
that the taskforce protect human rights as it
fights the menace of terrorism.
4. ISIS
Initially, the terror and havoc caused by
terrorists belonging to the Islamic State was
only major felt by those directly affected.
However, since Boko Haram has also declared
itself a part of ISIS, it is likely that John Kerry
will discuss this new angle of terrorism with
President Buhari.
5. Bilateral relations
It goes without saying that the main thrust of
the visit will include ways to cement the bonds
between both countries. Since the job of the
secretary of state includes taking care of foreign
policy, it is very possible that the discussion will
include how the US foreign policies will affect
Nigeria.
6. Niger Delta Avengers
The Niger Delta Avengers impasse with the
Nigerian federal government will also likely come
up in today’s discussion as it affects the
stability and security not just in the Niger Delta,
but also the entire country.
The meeting which is currently ongoing is very
likely going to impact in positive ways on
Nigeria, Nigerian policies and the ongoing fight
against insurgency.

nwatiti:
The United States secretary of state, John Kerry
is in Nigeria to meet with the President
Muhammadu Buhari. Kerry will then meet with
five governors from the northern part of the
country.
President Buhari shakes hands with John Kerry
The meeting will take place behind closed doors,
and journalists will only be allowed in the press
gallery of Aso Rock. It was also stated that,
only videographers and photojournalists would
be granted access into the forecourt of the Villa
as well as to the meeting, which will take place
in the Grey room of the President’s office.
We present 6 important agenda that may
dominate the meeting:
1


. Boko Haram
The subject of the Boko Haram insurgency is
likely to feature prominently in the discussion.
This explains why Kerry also wants to meet with
governors from the northern part of the country
after he meets with Buhari.
This is more important especially as the recent
air strike on Boko Haram militants led to the
wounding of their proclaimed leader; Abubakar
Shekau.
2.

Internally Displaced Persons
Also the plight of Internally Displaced Persons
(IDPs) will likely be discussed , especially as
there has been reports of the suffering people
face in various IDP camps.
The UN has stated that it is aware
of the allegations of diversion of funds and relief
materials, especially food items meant for
humanitarian purposes even as the IDPs in the
North-East of the country and is investigating.

3.

Multinational task force
The multinational task force made up of soldiers
from Chad, Niger Republic, Cameroon and Benin
which was set up by countries to stop the
spread of Boko Haram and curb terror will likely
also be on the list of things to be discussed.
Recently, the Human Rights Watch has insisted
that the taskforce protect human rights as it
fights the menace of terrorism.


4. ISIS
Initially, the terror and havoc caused by
terrorists belonging to the Islamic State was
only major felt by those directly affected.
However, since Boko Haram has also declared
itself a part of ISIS, it is likely that John Kerry
will discuss this new angle of terrorism with
President Buhari.


5. Bilateral relations
It goes without saying that the main thrust of
the visit will include ways to cement the bonds
between both countries. Since the job of the
secretary of state includes taking care of foreign
policy, it is very possible that the discussion will
include how the US foreign policies will affect
Nigeria.
6. Niger Delta Avengers
The Niger Delta Avengers impasse with the
Nigerian federal government will also likely come
up in today’s discussion as it affects the
stability and security not just in the Niger Delta,
but also the entire country.
The meeting which is currently ongoing is very
likely going to impact in positive ways on
Nigeria, Nigerian policies and the ongoing fight
against insurgency.