Abduction Of School Girls..Boko Haram's End Is Near..Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan  on Thursday said he believed that with the global  efforts to  find and rescue the  over  200 girls  abducted   from their school by Boko Haram insurgents,   an  end  to the reign of terror in Nigeria had begun.

Jonathan, who once again  promised that   the girls  would be rescued,  spoke  at the opening session of the ongoing World Economic Forum for Africa  in Abuja.

He  thanked the foreign nations including , the United States, Britain, France and China for their support in trying to  find and rescue the girls .

The President also lauded  the  delegates for coming to Nigeria despite the danger posed by militants, saying  their  presence  was   a big blow  to terrorists.

Jonathan said, “Let me use this unique opportunity to appreciate all the countries that have expressed their commitment, especially in terms of rescuing these girls that disappeared in one of our secondary schools.

“The government of China promised assistance and I believe that assistance will come almost immediately. The government of the US, the UK  and France have also  spoken with me and expressed their commitments towards resolving  this crisis in Nigeria.

“I believe that the kidnapping of these girls will be the beginning of the end of terror in Nigeria.”

The President  observed that if the participants had decided not no attend because of the negative news coming from the country, the terrorists would have jubilated and  be further emboldened to carry out more attacks.

He  said, “Nigeria is proud to host this event for the first time the conference is coming to West Africa. Let me use this unique opportunity to appreciate you for accepting to come. As a nation we are facing attacks of terrorists.

“Let me appreciate you individually and collectively for  your support for us, your sentiments and by your presence here in Nigeria at this time. You have already supported us to win the war on terror.

“If you had  refused to come because of fear, the terrorists would have jubilated and even committed more havoc. But your coming here to support us morally is a major blow to terrorists.”