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Macron Pledges Stronger Counter-Terrorism Support To Nigeria After Call With Tinubu

Macron promises stronger French counter-terrorism support to Nigeria in a phone call with Tinubu, urging global partners to intensify engagement.

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French President, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday pledged his country’s support for Nigeria in tackling terrorism and other security challenges especially in the country.

This was sequel to a teleohone discussion President Maron had with his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu on Sunday morning President Bola Tinubu.

In a tweet on his verified X handle, @Emmanuel Macron, the French President
said he had conveyed France’s solidarity with Nigeria in the face of “various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the north”.

Macron in the tweet stated, inter alia:
“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.”

Deji Elumoye

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