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<p>The Government is playing a leading role in the international response to the threat
posed by Boko Haram, including its despicable practice of abducting men, women and
children in north-eastern Nigeria. On 12 June, my Rt Hon Friend, the Member for Richmond
(York) (William Hague MP), the former Foreign Secretary, announced a substantial new
package of UK military, intelligence and development support to Nigeria as it tackles
the terrorist threat. We continue to engage with Nigerian officials at both Federal
and state level on their efforts to secure the release of those abducted and to provide
protection from Boko Haram. We are also in touch with Nigeria’s regional partners,
who have an important part to play in the effort to tackle Boko Haram. On 3 September
my Hon Friend, the Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge MP), the
Minister for Africa, led the UK delegation at a regional ministerial meeting in Abuja
on security in Nigeria. At this meeting he emphasised the importance of regional coordination
between Nigeria and its neighbours</p>
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