France Set To Support Nigeria With Military Equipment

In a statement released on Sunday, President Tinubu revealed that France is set to support Nigeria with military equipment to fight insecurity.

After returning from a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, the President revealed this during a meeting with state governors at his Ikoyi mansion in Lagos, where he celebrated the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.

He said, “I can report to you, yesterday again, at a lengthy discussion with Emmanuel Macron, their collaboration with us for equipment and support.

“I’m making frantic efforts to contact other nations. If we have to spend our goodwill and line of credit, we have those who are willing to support us with equipment and training.”

He described insecurity as the next major challenge confronting his administration, emphasising the need for collective effort to achieve victory.

“The next phase of our struggle is staring us in the face; it is the challenge of insecurity in this country.

“I’m making all the efforts to ensure it is us collectively that we share the joy and be proud of victory over tyranny,” Tinubu said.

“One of the major discussions in the UK is equipment. I can report to you, yesterday again, at a lengthy discussion with Emmanuel Macron, their collaboration with us for equipment and support,” he stated.

He assured Nigerians that beyond the presidential directive to security chiefs, the Federal Government was investing more in equipment and logistics to boost the fight against terrorism.