President Muhammadu Buhari says the activities of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East and bandits in North West and some parts of North Central states have led to more widespread displacement and poverty in the country.
Buhari said this at the opening ceremony of the 9th General Assembly of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), on Monday.
He said peace had become an elusive subject that affected development in many regions of Africa and urged African leaders and other stakeholders to support the women in realising their core objective of building a peaceful society.
‘’It’s not in doubt that women and children are the worst affected by the breakdown of peace. Therefore, as mothers, I believe, you’re in a better position to drive the processes of peace and actions where necessary,” Buhari said.
The 9th General Assembly of the AFLPM unanimously elected the First Lady of Nigeria as the new president.
Aisha Buhari, in her acceptance speech, said “As we conclude this summit, let history guide us to ensure that the Africa we bequeath to our children today is better than the one we inherited.”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the African continent was currently at a very critical stage of its history when various issues were confronting its peace, adding that the situation called for decisive leadership and concerted action.
