Nigeria is grappling with the decades-long battle against Islamist groups that have left thousands dead and millions displaced in the country’s northern region.
Guterres, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time as secretary-general, said he had traveled to Nigeria"to express his solidarity with victims of terrorism," according to a statement from his office.Buhari received Guterres at the Presidential Villa in the capital Abuja Wednesday, where he expressed gratitude for the UN's support for the country's fight against terrorism.
Luckily the people understood our message and it has made a great impact,'' he added.On Tuesday, Guterres visited Borno state.During a visit to a UN-backed reintegration center for former insurgent fighters, the UN chief said he was pleased with the willingness of surrendering terrorists to be reintegrated into society."I was amazed to see today, in the center, that those that have been terrorists want to integrate in and contribute to society.