Centenary Celebration: Jonathan Advises African Leaders On Conflict Management: Over 20 Heads of State have converged on the International Conference Center Abuja, Nigerias Federal Capital Territory, to commemorate Nigeria’s 100 years of existence, beginning with an international conference on human security, peace and development. President Goodluck Jonathan presented the lead paper at the security conference which focuses on how to secure the continent against terrorists. Some of the leaders present were President Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia, Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia and Prosper Bazombaza of Burundi. Liberian President, Helen Sirleaf and the former Secretary-General of OAU, Dr Salim Ahmed Salim who led the Tanzanian delegation were also in for the celebration. Also in Abuja was the President of Mauritania, Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz, Ethiopian President, Mr Hailemarian Desalegh, and the European Union President, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso. Presenting the lead paper, President Goodluck Jonathan, while highlighting the economic growth in the continent, told the world leaders present, that there was a need for collaboration in the fight against terrorism which is a global threat to development. The President told his guests that world leaders must strengthen existing mechanism for national and international conflict management. Citing the recent attack on students in Yobe State, President Jonathan said that the Federal Government would spare no funds in its resolve to bring the perpetuators to justice. The theme of Nigeria’s centenary celebrations is designed around the key concepts of unity, indivisibility, virility, progress, and promise of the Nigerian Federation. channelstv/home/2014/02/27/centenary-celebration-jonathan-advises-african-leaders-on-conflict-management/
Posted on: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:31:10 +0000
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