Boko Haram Issues: 19 Governors In US As America Summons Northern Leaders [LOOK]

«§» 17 March 2014

19 northern state governors from Nigeria are presently in the United States holding a three- day talk meeting with top officials in Washington over the Boko Haram insurgency and security issues in the country, and also to review strategies in polio eradication in northeast Nigeria, among other issues.



The workshop is coming on the heels of worsening security situation in some parts of Africa, with emphasis on Nigeria which in the most recent time has been grappling with brazen terrorism, even as the previous week had been turbulent for Nigeria with over 500 persons reportedly killed by members of Boko Haram sect in Borno and Katsina states.

Governors of Sokoto, Borno, Kano, Adamawa, Alhaji Magatakarda Wamakko, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Admiral Murtala Nyakothe are among the participants of the talk shop which holds between March 17 and 19.

Some of the governors who arrived yesterday Sunday, took advantage of their early arrival to get support for their states from Bill Gates, World’s richest man.

The governors are meeting with the White House/President Obama; US Congressional Leaders; National Intelligence Council; Gates Foundation; EU and US Developmental agencies and others.

According to the letter of invitation extended to the participating Northern Governors, the organisers stated that the talk-shop “Will Provide important opportunity for Nigerian governors to inform and discuss with the US government officials on current economic, social and security challenges in the region”.

The photo below shows two of the governors at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters.

Details of the meeting later…


Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno, 2nd left, with Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi, 2nd right, holding meeting on Sunday with top officials at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters in Washington to review strategies in polio eradication in northeast Nigeria. The Governors took advantage of their early arrival to get support for their states from Bill Gates. The meeting was outside the series of counter insurgency security meetings which necessitated their ongoing visit to the U.S.

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Posted: at 17-03-2014 08:51 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

Hehehehehhe hope dem go understand america english oh...nor go there go dey speak abiko own...

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Posted: at 17-03-2014 09:51 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

They can't comprehend American english unless they seek help as in interpreter. Hahahahahahahahhahahakilikikikikikik they only know be to loot money

Posted: at 17-03-2014 10:34 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

awaiting d meeting outcome

Posted: at 17-03-2014 11:13 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

Alright !

Posted: at 17-03-2014 11:30 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

All the way to the USA to sort out a problem in our backyard. Well lets see what will come out of it!  I thought the Northeners were not accepting of foriegn aid to eradicate diseases through immunisation. In the past they accused the western world of using expired drugs on their children. Now they are in the USA. Very ironical.

When 9/11 happened the people in the north of Nigeria were sharing out sweets in the  street in celebration of the attack. Now they are in the USA looking for help.

How times change!

Posted: at 17-03-2014 11:32 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

the pikin wey them born don grow pass them.

Posted: at 17-03-2014 11:44 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I dnt knw wot 2 say

Posted: at 18-03-2014 12:56 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

…..Whatever it takes I just want the killings to stop…!!!

Posted: at 18-03-2014 01:33 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

The northern politicians are going to the US  to discuss how to remove Mr Jonathan! 2015 is going to be bloody....I hope it will not turn to Syria.

Posted: at 18-03-2014 02:03 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming