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Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Mike Omeri
Says Nigeria won’t accept support aimed at undermining national dignity Adebiyi Adedapo in Abuja

The federal government on Thursday disclosed that it might recall its troops in various peacekeeping missions across the globe to improve the operational capabilities of the Nigerian operations against insurgency in the North-east.
The government also said it would not welcome support either from neighbouring countries or any member of the international community, if such support was aimed at undermining Nigeria’s dignity.
The Coordinator of the National Information Centre and Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Mike Omeri, disclosed this while fielding questions at the centre in Abuja.
“There is a need for ‘troops’ surge’ in operational areas, which may require recalling Nigerian troops from peace mission abroad to enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigerian army,” he said.
Omeri also stated that the government was studying the latest video by Boko
Haram leader, Abubaker Shekau, stating it could not confirm whether the acclaimed character in the said video was ‘Shekau.’
The centre had repeatedly maintained that Shekau was shot dead in a military operation against the insurgents.
While reacting to allegations that some neighboring countries withdrew their troops from the multi-national joint task force due to inadequate commitment from the Nigerian army, Omeri said the Nigerian side was doing everything possible to stem the tide of insurgency.
He said the effort would not be considered adequate until the Chibok girls had been rescued and insurgency is fought to a standstill.
According to him, the challenge of Boko Haram insurgency is a threat to regional and international peace which requires the concerted action of Nigeria and friendly countries to curb.
He explained that offer of military and humanitarian assistance from regional and international bodies should be deployed along Nigeria’s common borders with neighbouring countries with a clear mandate, command and control as well as rules of engagement.
“Nigeria will not accept support that will undermine the dignity of our great country. Nigeria will not take any threat by known or unknown elements carelessly, it will be properly investigated and acted upon.
“The Boko Haram leader, Shekau, is purported to have issued a statement, claiming responsibility for the recent deadly attack on Baga, Borno State. Government is working to verify further claims contained in the said video. However crimes committed against Nigerians in Baga or anywhere will not go unpunished.”
When asked to clarify if Baga was still under the control of the Nigerian government or the insurgents as claimed in the video, Omeri said: “We cannot take a position on Baga here, I don’t want to make full disclosures.”
He added: “Nigeria and her neighbours should improve on effective management of their borders, while the Abuja Regional Intelligence Fission Unit should collaborate with the Intelligence Coordination Centre based in Chad in intelligence sharing.”
Courtesy: Thisdaylife
