After years of insurgency, the Federal Government and Boko Haram, have entered into a ceasefire agreement, aimed at ending the reign of terror in the North Eastern part of Nigeria.
According to reports, the agreement, was facilitated by the Chadian leader, Idriss Deby, on behalf of the federal government, and the group’s ‘Chief Security Officer’, Danladi Ahmadu.
The announcement was made on Friday by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Mike Omeri.
The NOA Director General also used the occasion to allay fears over the condition of the over 200 students of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, who were abducted by Boko Haram elements on April. 14, saying the sect had assured of the girls’ safety.
Addressing journalists at the National Information Centre (NIC), Abuja, Omeri, who is also the coordinator, disclosed that Deby, is playing a central role in the negotiation.
President Goodluck Jonathan had recently met with Deby in N’ Djamena, the Chadian capital, ostensibly to find a way out of the Boko Haram crisis.
“We can confirm to you that there have been contacts between the government and representatives of Boko Haram.
“The discussions are essentially in relation to the general insecurity in the North East and also the need to rescue all captives of the terrorists, including the students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok.
“From the discussions, they (Boko Haram) indicated their desire for and willingness to discuss and resolve all associated issues.
“They also assured that the school girls and all other people in their captivity, are all alive and well.
“Already, the terrorists have announced a ceasefire in furtherance of their desire for peace. In this regard, the government of Nigeria has, in similar vein, declared a ceasefire,” Omeri, who was flanked by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj.Gen Chris Olukolade and other members of the NIC, told journalists.

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