By Abiola Olawale
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a pledge to intensify counter-terror assistance to Nigeria, signaling a renewed commitment to the fight against extremism in the country.
Marcon made this known following a discussion with President Bola Tinubu.
In a tweet on Sunday, Macron said he had conveyed France’s solidarity with Nigeria in the face of “various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the north”.
The French leader added that, at President Bola Tinubu’s request, France would intensify its partnership with Nigerian authorities and provide additional support to populations affected by violence.
“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,” he wrote.
“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.”
The New Diplomat reports that Macron is the first world leader to speak on Nigeria’s security situation weeks after US President Donald Trump redesignated the country as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution of Christians.
