Emmanuel Macron and Bola Tinubu
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has said his country will intensify its counter-terror assistance to Nigeria.
Macron revealed this in a tweet on Sunday after he had a discussion with President Bola Tinubu on the security issue in Nigeria.
He said he conveyed France’s solidarity with Nigeria to Tinubu in the face of “various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the north”.
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He said at Tinubu’s request, France would intensify its partnership with Nigeria and provide additional support to populations affected by violence.
He called on other international partners to step up engagement with Nigeria, warning that “no one can remain a spectator” in addressing the threat posed by violent extremist groups.
Macron said: “I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria, @officialABAT.
“I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North.
“At his request, we will strengthen our partnership with the authorities and our support for the affected populations.
“We call on all our partners to step up their engagement.
“No one can remain a spectator.”
