Illicit flows have further fuelled terrorism and the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons. It is common knowledge that illicit flows compound the problems of corruption and impede efforts towards sustainable economic growth. I am aware that one of the key facilitators of transnational organized crime including illicit flows, is the porous nature of our borders. I therefore , welcome the Munich Security Conference for launching its Transnational Security Report in Abuja today. I am confident that your deliberations will produce positive results which will guide us to strengthen our existing frameworks and strategies for durable solutions to our current cross-border security challenges.

Source: The Guardian June 29, 2019 10:18 UTC