The Republic of South Korean Ambassador
to Nigeria, Kim Young-Chae, has called on the Nigerian Government to tackle the issue of insecurity bedeviling country in order to save lives and help the economy.
Young-Chae made this call during a press briefing in Abuja.
The South Korean diplomat who declined comments on the security alerts issued by the United States Embassy and the British High Commission, Abuja, however said the position of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea is that it intended carrying out its activities as normal.
He also said the Embassy has directed Korean nationals in Nigeria to take precautionary measures, while also carrying out their activities as normal.
“Regarding security situation in Nigeria, Nigerians are bothered in terms of economy, in terms of daily life, et cetera. From time to time, I read articles regarding kidnap or farmers, et cetera.
“Even agriculture is negatively affected due to security challenges. So, it should be resolved as soon as possible in order to save lives, in order to save economy,” Young-Chae said.
Young-Chae also said there are huge challenges currently in the country regarding about 35 percent of young Nigerians who have no jobs.
He stated that the best way to solve security challenges in the country was to create more jobs so that unemployed young people will have something to do and be useful.
Young-Chae added that this was what informed the Federal Government’s move to assist more manufacturing companies in the country which will naturally create more jobs.
