Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the response of the government of Nigeria to the violent insurgency there which has led to the need for the deployment of an African Union regional force.

Tackling the threat of Boko Haram requires a comprehensive response, led by the Nigerian government, with the support of its neighbours and other international partners. To that end, the UK has taken an active role in leading international support to Nigeria, with a substantial package of military, intelligence and development and humanitarian assistance to tackle Boko Haram and its consequences. We welcome the African Union’s support for a regional military task force to counter the growing threat of Boko Haram in Nigeria and the region.