- The Nigerian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and his Chadian counterpart, Lieutenant General Mohammad Ibrahim Saed, are in a crucial strategic meeting today, aimed at improving the synergy between Nigeria and Chad, on the ongoing operation against Boko Haram Terrorists and other criminalities, in the Lake Chad Basin Region.
- On his part, General Olonisakin stated that the meeting which is a mutual consultation would enhance cooperation between the two Armed Forces towards clearing the Region, of Boko Haram Terrorist activities. While the Chadian Chief of Defence Staff reiterated the commitment of the Chadian Military to the common cause of fighting terrorism and all forms of criminalities in the region.
- This meeting underscores the efforts of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). General Olonisakin hereby assures all Nigerians and the International Community that, the Nigerian Military would continue to sustain and improve its strategy and operational procedures through the Multinational Joint Task Force and Operation LAFIYA DOLE, to bring lasting peace to the North East and Lake Chad Basin Region.