Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- A former Nigerian minister of foreign affairs, Aminu Wali, has given reasons why some foreign countries are reluctant to help Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram insurgency.

Mr Wali, who was once Nigeria's Permanent Representative at the United Nations, also headed the foreign ministry between 2014 and 2015 when Nigeria grappled with a lot of foreign relations issues relating to security.

Responding to questions in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the former minister said the government often loses the support of the international community due to opposition at home.

He lamented that criticism of opposition elements often shape the opinion of the world, leading to blockade and absence of support similar to what...