Obama to Buhari: We have confidence in your leadership inspite of difficulties.

During a bilateral meeting in New York yesterday, President Buhari, assured US President, Obama that Nigeria is making definite progress towards resolving the issues in the Niger Delta region which

has led to economic shortage and that things will get better soon.

“We are making definite progress on how many factions of the militant groups exist, their leadership and operational basis, and we have equally sought the cooperation of the oil majors. In a short while, I believe the issues would be resolved.”

The President said the farming season was good this year, with the prospect of good harvest, and “Nigeria is on the road to food self-sufficiency soon. We shall be able to feed ourselves, and utilize the billions of dollars spent on importing food on other productive areas.”

Pres. Buhari reiterated that his administration came to power on the tripod promises of security, battle against corruption, and revamping of the economy. He stressed that there would be no let-up in fulfilling those electoral promises.

Responding, Pres. Obama described Pres. Buhari as a man of “integrity and honesty,” saying: “We have confidence in your leadership. There are some difficulties you face, but this administration is willing to assist in the short time we have left. You have made real progress in defeating the brutal organization called Boko Haram, and that was achieved because of your leadership.”