President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation recently that focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation to address Nigeria’s escalating security crisis, particularly the threat of terrorism in the North.
The discussion came on the same day a high-level United States delegation, led by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja. The U.S. talks centered on reports of religious-based violence and the alleged persecution of Christians in several regions of the country.
In a post on XXm, Macron confirmed the call and expressed France’s solidarity with Nigeria amid multiple security challenges. “I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North,” Macron stated.
He added that, at Tinubu’s request, France would “strengthen our partnership with the authorities and our support for the affected populations.” Macron also urged the international community to increase engagement, declaring, “No one can remain a spectator.”
While specific details of the enhanced partnership were not disclosed, the commitment signals a potential expansion of French intelligence sharing, training programs, and humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas.
