Date Published: 12/26/09

Important Press Statement fron the Hon. Minister of Information

Federal Ministry of Information and Communications

Press Statement

The Federal Government of Nigeria received with dismay the news of an attempted terrorist attack on a US airline. We state very clearly that as a nation, we abhor all forms of terrorism. The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has directed Nigerian security agencies to commence full investigation of the incident. While steps are being taken to verify the identity of the alleged suspect and his motives, our security agencies will cooperate fully with the American authorities in the on-going investigations. Nigerian government will be providing updates as more information becomes available.

Signed

Prof. Dora Akunyili

Hon. Minister

Dec. 26, 2009