Jonathan Promises Improved Security

President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians that there would be improved security in the country’s North-Eastern part before the 2015 general elections.

Sahara Reporters said the President gave the assurance while playing host to the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Uriel Palti, in Abuja on Monday.

Jonathan reiterated that Nigeria’s armed forces and security operatives will sustain and intensify ongoing operations against insurgents in the affected region.

He expressed optimism that the security agencies will achieve significantly improved security in the three troubled states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe before the elections.

Jonathan further disclosed to the ambassador that Nigeria will continue to work with neighbouring countries for the effective implementation of the regional security arrangements concluded recently to enhance multilateral cooperation against extremism, terrorism, insurgency and other cross-border crimes.

Jonathan also assured the Israeli Ambassador that the Federal Government was actively and progressively enhancing the ability of Nigeria’s armed forces and security agencies to deal decisively with terrorists and insurgents.

The President said the positive effects of steps taken by his administration in this regard will become increasingly apparent very soon.

Responding, Mr. Palti passed the condolences of the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, to President Jonathan and the people of Nigeria on the loss of lives in recent terrorist attacks.

The Israeli Ambassador also thanked President Jonathan for his recent visits to Israel.

Meanwhile, the President had earlier in the day given himself credit in the alleged fight against corruption in Nigeria, as he claims he did better than his predecessors.