Security: Nigeria Seeks Support From EU
President
Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on the European Union to assist Nigeria and
Africa in strengthening security and economic development to alleviate poverty
in the continent.
The President spoke during a telephone conversation with the
President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel.
The European Council is the EU institution that defines the
general political direction and priorities of the European Union.
According to President Tinubu, Nigeria and the whole of Africa
would require the help and partnership of her friends and development partners
like the EU to address the excruciating poverty in the continent.
While requesting the EU to look at specific areas of security
challenges like Lake Chad and coastal areas, the Nigerian leader promised to
remain in contact with the European Union and other member states.
He said poverty and insecurity were priority areas for his
administration and he would do all that is required to address them.
The Council’s President used the opportunity of the telephone
conversation to once again congratulate President Tinubu over his election.
While pledging the commitment of the Council towards a stronger
cooperation and partnership with Nigeria based on mutual respect and common interests,
he pointed out that Nigeria is important to the EU and the International
Community.
Mr. Michel
urged the Nigerian leader to continue to work with the EU in all relevant
areas.
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