He made the remark in Cotonou, Benin rebuplic, during a gala lunch held in his honour and commended President Boni Yayi of Benin for increasing the number of troops from Benin joining the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to 800.
Buhari said: “I am impressed by your concern and critical approaches by increasing your contributions to the
multinational task force of the Lake Chad Commission. This is a great sacrifice on the part of the Benin Republic.
multinational task force of the Lake Chad Commission. This is a great sacrifice on the part of the Benin Republic.
“I assure you that we will defeat Boko Haram by the end of this year.” the President said.
President Yayi had pledged to send about 800 troops as part of his country's contributions to the fight against terrorism, assuring that Benin republic would collaborate with Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.
“Your Excellency, I am by your side. You are not alone. We are ready to send about 800 men,” Yayi stated.
“You are a man of integrity. The integration of the sub-region is your concern. Your coming here brings our two countries together, Benin is the 37th state of Nigeria.” he added.
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