terrorism even as he advised President Muhammadu Buhari to address the underlying causes of insurgency in the country.
Speaking at a joint press conference with President Muhammadu Buhari at Presidential Villa in Abuja, the UN's scribe said that no efforts should be spared to make sure that the abducted Chibok school girls were found and re-integrated into the society.
He also expressed support for the reforms embarked upon by Buhari.
He said: "The UN supports your efforts to advance hope, peace, sustainable development and human rights in a comprehensive way. I'm convinced that when you change Nigeria, you will also change Africa."
He commended the Nigerian people especially former president, Goodluck Jonathan for “the peaceful, free and fair election” which he said had earned Nigeria the respect of the world.
He said: "I salute the statesmanship of example of both president Buhari and for President Goodluck Jonathan. For the first time in Nigerian history, a sitting president peaceful ceded power to an opposition candidate in a democratic election. The elections sent a strong global message of respect for democracy and the rule of law."
He said Nigeria had been a source of stability in West Africa and the wider continent.
He described Nigeria as a key contributor to UN peacekeeping operations including successful missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
"Nigeria is once again playing a crucial role in the UN security Council over which Amb. Joy Ogwu is now presiding this month as president of the security Council," he added.
He commended Buhari for prioritizing insecurity, anti-corruption and unemployment issues.
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