Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The Swedish government has committed to supporting regional efforts to tackle insecurity, economic issues, and climate change in the Lake Chad Basin.

Joachim Baijimo, head of regional development at the Swedish Embassy in Addis Ababa, made this pledge during a panel discussion at the 5th Lake Chad Governors' Forum, which was held on Thursday in Maiduguri.

Baijimo emphasized the need for collective action to address challenges such as extremism, violence, and climate change.

"These are challenges that we must tackle together," he said. "For Sweden, this is an investment in both international development and our own security, as these issues cross borders and require a unified response."

He highlighted the importanc...