DOGARA made the observation when he received the president of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, LAURA BOLDRINI at the National Assembly.
The speaker called for partnership between the two countries to stop the tide of illegal immigration and terrorism by empowering the people to get out of poverty and resist the lure to engage in crime or risk travelling to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea.
He noted that it is the quest for a better life that motivates Nigerians and other nationalities to embark on risky journeys across the Mediterranean Sea in hopes of getting a better life in Europe.
DOGARA also called for world partnership in the donation of aids for resettlement of displaced persons and victims of terrorism, saying democracy is a way of governance that caters for all.
On her part; the President of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, BOLDRINI commended President MUHAMMADU BUHARI for the rescue of the eighty two Chibok girls.
She also expressed willingness of Italy’s parliament to collaborate with its Nigerian counterpart to address the challenges faced by victims displaced by Boko Haram attacks, as well as the trafficking of people, especially young girls and women, to Italy.
