President Bola Tinubu has appealed to the European Union to assist Nigeria and Africa in strengthening security and economic development to alleviate poverty in the continent.
The call came on Wednesday during a telephone
conversation with the President of the European Council, Mr Charles Michel.
A statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye,
Director of Information, informed that 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 challenge 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 president used the opportunity of
the telephone conversation to once again congratulate President Tinubu on his
election.
While pledging the commitment of the Council
towards 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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