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President Yar'Adua Seeks Partnership With Africom On AU Stand-By Force


Nigeria First (Abuja)


NEWS
18 December 2007
Posted to the web 18 December 2007
Abuja

President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has observed that the Germany-based United
States African Command (AFRICOM) can help not only in the establishment of
the African Stand-by Force, but also in the proposed Gulf of Guinea Force
where troops would be contributed by the countries within the region.

The President stated this during his meeting with the United States
President, Mr. George W. Bush, on December 13, at the White House in
Washington.



According to him, the partnership that would help Africa in the area of
security is for Africom to assist in training, equipping and providing
other logistical support for the African Stand-By force, in which countries
within the continent would contribute troops.

Responding, President Bush who praised President Yar'Adua's government for
his adherence to the rule of law pledged the assistance of the US
government to Nigeria in the area of electoral reforms, education,
providing lasting solution to the Niger Delta problem and the fight against
HIV Aids.


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