Pope Francis Shows Interest In FG’s Fight Against Insecurity

Pope Francis on Monday assured President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of his readiness to help Nigeria end the security challenges in the country.

The Pope who stated this when he received a letter of credence from the Nigerian Ambassador to the Holy See, Ambassador Paul Oga Adikwu, said he is committed to seeing the security crisis affecting Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa comes to an end.

He commended President Buhari’s effort in fighting against security challenges ravaging the entire nation.

The Pope vowed to personally pray for the nation, stating that the current crises in Nigeria are global.

“The Holy Father, Pope Francis, expressed readiness to collaborate with Nigeria to overcome the security challenges currently witnessed in the sub-Saharan region.”

“Pope Francis appreciates the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to combat security challenges witnessed in some parts of the country.”

“The Holy Father said the problem is not just a Nigerian problem, but a global one, saying he will personally be involved in praying for Nigeria to overcome the situation”, the Embassy of Nigeria in the Holy See, Vatican City said.