Whatever Happens in Libya Affects Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said whatever happens in Libya have directly implications for Nigeria and other countries in the Lake Chad Basin.

Buhari said this when he hosted Mohammed Younis Menfi, Chairman, Presidential Council of Libya, on Wednesday.

Buhari noted that the Republics of Chad and Niger have extensive borders with Libya.

“Whatever affects them affects us. The stability or instability of Libya will directly affect us”, he said.

Buhari said Nigeria’s security is his top priority, noting that “unless a country or institution is secured, there’s no way you can efficiently manage it.”

He thanked Menfi for personally attending the Summit of Lake Chad Basin Commission held in Abuja on Tuesday.