Again Buhari Leaves for France, Britain to Attend Corruption, Terrorism Conference

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Monday, February 1st, 2016

BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At his first stop in Strasbourg, France, Buhari will on Wednesday, February 3, address a special session of the European Union Parliament to be attended by members of the executive and legislative arms of the Union.

In a statement issued Monday by his aide on Media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina, Mr. President’s address is expected to focus on terrorism, violent extremism, corruption, Nigeria and Africa’s current security, economic and developmental challenges, as well as the need for greater support from the European Union and advanced nations for their rapid resolution.

He will also hold talks with the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz and the President of the European Commission, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker on the same issues before leaving Strasbourg for London to join other world leaders at the Supporting Syria and The Region Conference scheduled to open in the British capital on Thursday, February 4, 2016.

President Buhari is expected to use the opportunity of his participation in the conference which is being co-hosted by Britain, Germany, Norway, Kuwait and the United Nations to continue his push for more global understanding, collaboration and support for Nigeria and other countries in the frontlines of the war against terrorism who are striving to overcome its very adverse effects on affected populations.

He is due back to Nigeria this weekend.