‘France Ready To Assist Nigeria On Insecurity’, Macron Says After Phone Call With Tinubu

France President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his country’s firm solidarity with Nigeria as the nation confronts a range of security challenges, particularly the persistent threat of terrorism in the North.

In a statement on his X handle on Sunday after speaking with President Bola Tinubu on television, Macron said he reaffirmed France’s readiness to intensify cooperation with Nigeria in response to the rising security concerns.

“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,” Macron said.

The French President disclosed that at Tinubu’s request, France will strengthen its partnership with Nigeria’s authorities and increase support for communities affected by insecurity.

“At his request, we will strengthen our partnership with the authorities and our support for the affected populations,” he wrote.

Calling for broader international engagement, Macron urged global partners to step up their involvement, insisting that the situation demands collective action.

“We call on all our partners to step up their engagement. No one can remain a spectator,” he said.

The conversation comes as Nigeria continued to battle terrorism, banditry, and other forms of violent extremism, with international collaboration seen as critical to restoring stability in affected regions.