France to provide military support to Nigeria after Tinubu-Macron call
President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria has secured support from France for military equipment and training after a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. The announcement was made during a meeting with state governors at Tinubu's residence in Lagos. Tinubu emphasized the urgent need to address insecurity in Nigeria and highlighted ongoing efforts to collaborate with international partners. He also discussed economic concerns and the impact of global crises on Nigeria's inflation and purchasing power.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu said Nigeria will receive military equipment and training support from France following a phone call with Emmanuel Macron.
- The announcement was made during a meeting with state governors at Tinubu's Lagos residence.
- Tinubu stressed that insecurity is a major challenge and called for collective action to overcome it.
- He noted that discussions during his recent UK visit also focused on acquiring military equipment and strengthening security cooperation.
- The President urged governors to care for vulnerable citizens and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in technology and equipment to fight terrorism.
