Muhammadu Buhari, the winner of Nigeria's recent presidential election, vowed to “spare no effort” in the battle against Islamist militant group Boko Haram, in a speech delivered in Abuja on Wednesday.
The 72-year-old president-elect said in his first formal speech since his election victory this week that,
Mr Buhari also sought to reconcile with Nigeria's defeated President Goodluck Jonathon, saying,
"I extend a hand of friendship and conciliation to President Jonathan and his team. I have no ill will against anyone. He has nothing to fear from me. He is a great Nigerian and still our president."
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The 72-year-old president-elect said in his first formal speech since his election victory this week that,
"Boko Haram will soon know the strength of our collective will and commitment to rid this nation of terror and bring back peace."“In tackling the insurgency, we have a tough and urgent job to do," he added.
Mr Buhari also sought to reconcile with Nigeria's defeated President Goodluck Jonathon, saying,
"I extend a hand of friendship and conciliation to President Jonathan and his team. I have no ill will against anyone. He has nothing to fear from me. He is a great Nigerian and still our president."
See more from the BBC here and Al Jazeera here.