The Vice
Prime Minister of Hungary, Mr. Zsolt Semjen, on Friday promised his
country’s readiness to help Nigeria end the activities of Boko Haram. A statement by the Special Adviser to
the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, quoted Semjen as
speaking when he met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the
Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said terrorism was a global challenge
and pledged that his country would support the Nigerian Armed Forces’
efforts to end the Boko Haram insurgency. He did not give specific details of the promised assistance.
“The extremism of Boko Haram is not Islamic. It runs contrary to all human philosophies,” the Vice Prime Minister said.
He also promised that Hungary would deploy its expertise in the area of agriculture to assist Nigeria. Semjen was said to have congratulated
Nigeria on its last general elections, and added that Hungary looked
forward to signing agreements with the country on more bilateral
cooperation.
Buhari
said he looks forward to increased bilateral cooperation between
Nigeria and Hungary, since both countries have a lot in common.
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He added that his administration will
welcome the strengthening and expansion of cooperation between both
countries in the areas of security and agricultural development.
“Hungary faces some immigration
challenges today, just like other parts of Europe. We also have our
challenges in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria.
“Hungary is able to fully understand our problems, and we can work together,” the President said.
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