,ABUJA – Nigerians have continued to react to President Goodluck Jonathan’s call on the international community to give united and adequate support to countries battling terrorism and insurgency.
Jonathan made the call in his speech the 69th UN General Assembly in New York last week
A cross section of Nigerians who reacted to Jonathan’s speech at separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, described it as a “wake up’’ call.
A Kano-based businesswoman, Mrs Mariam Adamu, said that terrorism was a global challenge that called for concerted efforts by all nations.
“Terrorism is a global challenge affecting various countries and regions of the world. So all nations, the international community must join hands to combat this dreadful monster which is destroying humanity.
“We got some good news from the North East that the leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, has been killed but that does not mean that it is the end of Boko Haram.
“I would like the Americans, Europeans, Asians and other parts of the world to come to our aid.
“The international community should assist Nigeria and other countries facing terror attacks to eliminate these terrorists undermining peace and stability of nations,” she appealed.
Also speaking, a civil servant, Mrs Eneji Igbanya, said the call was timely because according to her, the Nigerian military alone cannot overcome the insurgents.
“Though the military is doing its best, it is obvious that they are overwhelmed by the fire power of the Boko Haram insurgents.
“The international community should come in to assist us with military hardware and technology,to help unravel the bases of these extremist elements. [eap_ad_2] “I commend Jonathan for making the call because if something urgent is not done, the terrorists may spill over from one country to another, further escalating global terrorism,” she said.
Mark Edafe, an estate surveyor, said that the Boko Haram challenge required an internal approach and concerted effort by the political class, religious and traditional leaders from the affected areas.
Edafe said that the insurgency in the North East would be resolved once the political and community leaders were willing to address the issue of national emergency and not used to score political gains.
“Politicians started this Boko Haram and some leaders from this region are now using the insurgents to pursue their selfish agenda ahead of the 2015 elections.
“The international community has no business in our internal security problem. The Americans came to help but nothing positive came out of their presence.
“Leaders from the affected areas should stop playing politics with the matter. They should support government’s efforts to tackle the insurgency.
“This insurgency will end as soon as our leaders keep religious, ethnic and political sentiments out of the fight against terrorism,” he stressed. (NAN) [eap_ad_3]
