The African Union has revealed plans to support the Multinational Joint Task Force with an $800,000 fund to strengthen its counter-terrorism campaign in the Lake Chad Basin.
The AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Adeoye Bankole, disclosed this on Wednesday during the inauguration of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Borno State.
According to Bankole, since 2015, the MNJTF has been instrumental in ensuring security in areas affected by insurgency, mitigating violent attacks, and facilitating stabilisation programmes.”
He also added that, the funding would enhance the MNJTF’s capacity to conduct counter-terrorism operations, improve intelligence sharing, and support regional stabilisation efforts.
However, He appealed to international partners to maintain their financial and logistical contributions to the MNJTF.
