Israel congratulates Buhari, pledges assistance against
terrorism
There are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will
today constitute a transition committee to be headed by the
Vice-President-elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to begin the transition process from
the Jonathan administration to the incoming administration that will be headed
by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari.
Braveheart gathered from a party source that Buhari has asked the
leadership of his party to help raise a formidable team made up of tested and
experienced technocrats from the private sector and politicians that would meet
with President Goodluck Jonathan's transition team to ensure a smooth process.
Among those being considered for the APC transition committee are
the former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Senator Chris Ngige and
Chief Audu Ogbeh.
It was learnt that a team of top technocrats and former political
office holders that cut across all sectors of the economy has been assembled
with contributions from key APC leaders and stakeholders, including the former
Lagos Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the
Progressive Governors’ Forum and the party's National Assembly caucus.
According to close aides of the president-elect, the list has been
forwarded to the national leadership of the party for scrutiny and
ratification.
A source confirmed Braveheart's exclusive report yesterday that APC
would formally approve the list of the transition committee comprising
politicians and private sector members today.
According to the source, a meeting of the party's National Working
Committee (NWC) has been scheduled for today to screen and approve a list of
members of the transition committee.
On another note, The State of Israel has expressed its willingness
to assist Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and in the development of the
agriculture sector.
In a congratulatory letter signed by President Reuven Rivlin and
delivered by the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Uri Palti, to Buhari yesterday
in Abuja, the Israeli leader acknowledged that the two countries faced “similar
dangers and challenges in our daily struggle against those who want to
terrorise our citizens”.
A statement signed by Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, quoted the
Israeli leader as saying that the latest news regarding the Boko Haram-ISIS
alliance underscores the need for like-minded countries to unite in the fight
against such radical terrorist organisations.
“I assure you that in this important campaign, Israel stands
shoulder-to-shoulder with Nigeria. I wish you every success in the challenging
task ahead and trust that under your presidency, the relations of friendship
and cooperation between Nigeria and Israel will continue to expand and
strengthen.
“Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration,” he said.
In his response, Buhari expressed his warm appreciation of the
Israeli gesture and pledged to work with all countries to the mutual benefit of
all sides.
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