President Goodluck Jonathan in
Bamako yesterday said the political crisis in Mali needed
collective actions to resolve. Speaking to newsmen shortly after arrival in the Bamako Senou
International Airport, the President said the political crisis in Mali which
arose because of secessionist bid from militants in the northern part of the
country, was one that needed collective effort in its resolution based on the
decisions of the United Nations.
He
said his intervention in the political crisis was to ensure that peace and
stability returns to the country. “I am here on one-day visit to see how we can
resolve the problem facing the country, and we are indeed committed to ensuring
peace in Mali.”
President
Jonathan during the visit is expected to meet with the country’s Prime
Minister, the former president, and leaders of the political parties, civil
society groups and the Nigerian community in Mali.
The
President was received on arrival by the interim president, Mr. Dioncounda
Traore, Nigerian Ambassador to Mali, Ambassador Iliya Nuhu, top
government officials and members of the Nigerian community in Mali.
He
was accompanied on the trip by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs(II),
Nurudeen Mohammed and Minister of State for Defence, Erelu Olusola Obada and
other government functionaries.
Daily
Trust
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