President Muhammadu Buhari declared yesterday in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, that as a law abiding nation, Nigeria would have to live with the verdict of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which ceded the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon.
He was reacting to the complaints by Nigerians residing in Cameroon that they are still being subjected to unjust treatment as if they were aliens in Cameroon, following the ICJ's judgement.
Buhari who noted that Nigeria's future is still very bright despite the economic challenges assured the about 4 million Nigerians residing in Cameroon that Nigeria is committed to enhancing their welfare and safety in that country.
He also promised that his administration would ensure the faithful implementation of the Green Tree Agreement, which regulates the ceding of Bakassi to Cameroon.
He said, "Fellow Compatriots, permit me to say, as I have done during my inauguration on 29th May, 2015, I am committed to bringing positive change to Nigeria and I will do everything possible to achieve that. Despite the numerous challenges confronting us, the future of our country is very bright.
"You all know very well that your fellow Nigerians are resilient, hardworking and patriotic. These qualities have always seen us through our most difficult national challenges and they will do so now.
"However, this government's job is to see that we unite and work together for the common good of our country. The recent economic downturn occasioned by the fall in oil prices at the global market, which drastically affected our national revenue, is a serious cause of concern to us".
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