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Accra Initiative Member States to operationalise MNJTF to tackle terrorism
Member States of the Accra Initiative have agreed to operationalise a Multinational Joint Task Force within a month to tackle the spread of terrorism and other transnational organised crimes.
In a communique issued on Tuesday at the end of their meeting in Accra, Ghana, the members agreed to be innovative and provide operational tools to tackle the security challenges.
The Accra Initiative countries are Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo.
“They expressed their deep concern for the dramatic expansion of terrorism, violent extremism, transnational organised crime and transhumance consequences in their countries.
“Expressed their sympathy and full support to the Member States and their populations who face violent extremism and terrorism on a daily basis.
“Took note of the commitments by partners to support the Accra Initiative in the fight against terrorism in the sub-region.
“Reaffirmed their commitment to mobilise the necessary indigenous resources to operationalise within a month, the Multinational Joint Task Force of the Accra Initiative (MNJTF/AI),” the communiqué read.
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The summit recommended that concrete actions, including fundraising, be taken to support the countries severely affected by terrorism.
The Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the Accra Initiative was held under the chairmanship of President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana.
The summit agreed to operationalise the MNJTF which would conduct Operation Enhanced Koudanlgou after it received a briefing from the Chief of Defence Staff of Ghana, Vice Adm. Seth Amoama.
The communique also said that the summit took note of the will of Nigeria to designate representatives to the Headquarters of MNJTF/AI.
The communique also said that they expressed deep appreciation to President Akufo-Addo, for his leadership in making the summit a success.
The summit was attended by Heads of Member States of the Accra Initiative while President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria was represented by the National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno.
