Why terrorism can endure by Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday
in Malta said that violent extremism and terrorism
could only thrive and endure if good people
remained idle and complacent.
A statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media
and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said that
President Buhari stated this at the

Commonwealth
summit in Malta.
It said that the president was speaking on behalf
of other participating African Heads of State and
Government at the closing Executive Session of the
2015 Commonwealth Summit.
President Buhari said that he was confident that
terrorism would be ultimately defeated with
greater international cooperation and
collaboration.
“We have had the opportunity to discuss, in a
serene atmosphere, wide ranging issues that are of
great significance, not only to the members of the
Commonwealth, but to the entire global
community.
“Of particular note is the Action Statement on
Climate Change, which is expected to herald our
commitment to saving the planet for present and
future generations.
“Of equal significance are our deliberations on
Radicalisation and Violent Extremism. We are
witnesses to the growing phenomenon of terrorism
that is affecting us all, whether big or small.
“The reign of terror will only succeed if peace-
loving people choose to remain idle. But I am
confident that through our collective efforts, we
will defeat this scourge and restore peace,’’ he
said.
He also reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of
Nigeria and other African member-countries to the
promotion and protection of the core values of the
Commonwealth.
“I came into power via democratic principles and
values espoused by this same body.
“Nigeria as a country will continue to protect and
promote these democratic ideals,’’ he further
assured heads of delegations at the session.
The President thanked the outgoing Secretary-
General, Kamalesh Sharma, for his exemplary
service to the Commonwealth.
“We in Nigeria will not forget his five memorable
visits to our country during his tenure.
“As this is his last CHOGM in his present
capacity, I know I speak for my colleagues from
Africa in expressing our immense gratitude and
best wishes to him,’’ President Buhari said.
Buhari also congratulated the Commonwealth’s
Secretary-General-elect, Rt. Hon. Patricia Janet
Scotland, and assured her of the full support of
Nigeria and other African members of the
Commonwealth.