Cameroon promises help in combating terrorism
President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria will take necessary steps to ensure the exploitation of hydro-carbon resources along its border with Cameroon.
Jonathan disclosed this to Ahmadou Ali, Vice Premier of the Republic of Cameroon, who brought a special message to the State House on Monday.
“We shall consider these proposals you have brought and, thereafter, call a meeting to discuss relevant issues that will enable Nigeria and Cameroon to start exploitation of the hydro-carbon resources along our border,” the President said.
He also expressed appreciation to President Paul Biya of Cameroon for signing the trans-border security agreement and co-operating with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism, and advised regional alertness, to check the spread of terrorism.
The President said Nigeria would continue to lead the regional effort against terrorism, adding that continued cooperation and collaboration among contiguous nations would help check the menace.
Earlier, Ali had presented his country’s counter-proposals to Nigeria on the exploitation of the hydro-carbon resources along the border, stating that the border demarcation, in accordance with the judgment of the International Court of Justice, was almost complete.
He expressed Biya’s deep sympathy to Nigeria for the terrorist attacks in the country and assured President Jonathan that Cameroon would support all efforts to check the menace.
