In a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles, on Wednesday, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of support from the European Union (EU) in strengthening security and economic development in Nigeria and Africa.
Tinubu stated that the continent needs assistance and partnership from friends and development partners like the EU to tackle the severe poverty prevailing in the region.
This information was disclosed in a statement signed by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Director of Information at the State House, on Wednesday.
The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu, in a telephone conversation with European Council president, seeks support to fight poverty, insecurity.’
While requesting the EU consider specific areas of security challenges, like Lake Chad and coastal areas, the Nigerian leader promised to remain in contact with the EU 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 statement said.
The Council president, Michel, used the opportunity of the telephone conversation to once again congratulate President Tinubu on his election, pledging the commitment of the Council towards stronger cooperation and partnership with Nigeria based on mutual respect and common interests.
