"Boko Haram, An Obstacle To The Economic Growth Of African Countries," Boni Yayi, Beninese President

Beninese President Yayi Boni press conference with French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday in Paris

Boko Haram is an obstacle to the economic growth of countries in the sub-region, including Niger, Cameroon and Chad engaged in the fight against the Nigerian terrorist group, according to the Beninese President Yayi Boni, who met Tuesday in Paris with French President Francois Hollande.

"Considerable efforts have been made by countries such as Cameroon, Chad and Niger who had to swallow significant amounts that were initially intended to finance their people. But the phenomenon Boko Haram has become a challenge that resulted in the loss of these resources for the prosperity of these countries ", said President Boni to the press, at the end of a meeting with his French counterpart.

The Beninese president announced the holding of a summit of heads of state (Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Benin) on 11 June in Abuja to define the modalities of fight against Boko Haram.

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Yayi Boni believes that one must "organize a sacred union to end this terrorist movement because without security we cannot have peace."

"They (Niger, Chad, Benin, Cameroon, Nigeria) took this momentum to achieve strong economic growth that nourishes, dresses, cares for and finds employment for youth. Unfortunately Boko Haram has upset this noble vision, "said Boni.

French President Francois Hollande speaks with Benin's President

Regarding his country Benin who announced the engagement of his men in the mixed force to fight against Boko Haram, President Boni reassures that "the Beninese troops are ready. And await the resolution of the Security Council examined the file."

Boni is optimistic about the outcome of this struggle against the Nigerian terrorists. As the new president of the Nigerian Republic Muhamadu Buhari he met after his election "has made it his priority."
"Buhari made his first outing as president in neighboring countries engaged in this fight to thank them and try to pool our strengths, our resources and political will to end this abhorrent phenomenon," said Will -he said.

The summit of Heads of State in Abuja on 11 June is proof of that determination under Beninese president. "On June 11 we will find ourselves to make the final adjustments. And we will know where the blockage is. There was some hesitation in Nigeria but with the arrival of Buhari, I am confident that things will be much clearer, "explained President Boni.

Source: Tchadinfos.com