President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the people of the Northeast of peace and development.
Buhari spoke during the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on the Repatriation, Return and Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Northeast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He warned the committee’s members that failing to deliver its specific terms of reference was not an option.
He said that his administration was embarking on a revised approach to addressing the 13-year conflict and insurgency in the region and would not relent in efforts to restore peace and normalcy.
‘’At the advent of this administration in 2015, I pledged to Nigerians that I will restore peace in the Northeast and return it to the path of development and growth. I remain committed to this promise.
’’To the people of the Northeast, particularly the children and future of the Northeast, we will never forget you and your courage, sacrifice and endurance have been exemplary.
’’I pledge to you that in the coming months you will begin to witness a shift away from a protracted insurgency to peacebuilding, stabilisation, and ultimately development in your respective communities as we embark on a revised approach to addressing this conflict- A Return to Normalcy,’’ the President said.
