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Buhari Receives Deby, Nigeria Assures Chad of Support in Return to Constitutional Order

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged Nigeria’s support to ensure the Republic of Chad stabilizes and return to constitutional order.
The Nigerian leader stated this on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while hosting Lt. Gen. Mahamat Idris Deby Itno, the President, Transitional Military Council of Chad.
Marshal Idris Deby Itno, President of the country had died in battle last month while leading troops to confront insurgents, who had come in through Libya. The country set up the transitional council, headed by the son of the deceased, and a return to democratic order is expected in 18 months.
Presidential aide, Femi Adesina quoted the Nigerian leader as saying that “we are bound together by culture and geography, and we will help in all ways we can.”
“Nigerians know and appreciate the role Chad played in helping us to combat terrorism, and we will continue the collaboration,” the President told his visitor.
According to Mr Adesina, the Nigerian President said the late Marshal Itno “was a personal friend, and a friend of Nigeria and Chad has been very steadfast in defending Nigeria,” so the country should not hesitate to ask for help in areas it deemed necessary.
President Buhari said Nigeria would help strengthen the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), adding; “We will also help you to ensure a smooth transition in 18 months, as you have promised your people.”
Lt. Gen. Itno thanked the Nigerian leader for the solidarity shown after the passage of the former President, noting that the main objective of the Transitional Military Council “is the security and cohesion of our country.”
He recommitted to democratic, free, fair polls in 18 months, telling President Buhari: “You were very close to Marshal Itno. I’m here to reaffirm that relationship, and for you to support our transition.
We rely on our brother country Nigeria, as we have shared history, culture and geography. We are ready to be guided by you in our journey to constitutional rule.”
By Abel Ejikeme

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