French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said he has assured President Bola Tinubu of France’s readiness to work more closely with Nigeria as the country battles rising terror attacks, especially in the northern region. Macron shared the update in a message posted on his official social media page, where he confirmed that he spoke with Tinubu about the growing security concerns.
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He explained that France is prepared to deepen its cooperation with Nigeria’s security agencies and give more support to communities affected by repeated attacks. He also called on other partner nations to increase their engagement as the situation continues to draw global attention.
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The message comes at a time when Nigeria is facing renewed violence from armed groups and kidnappers across several northern states. The growing security situation has led to fresh diplomatic discussions with international partners.
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In recent weeks, Nigeria has come under pressure after United States President Donald Trump again placed the country on a list of nations of concern over alleged religious freedom issues and warned of possible military steps. The Nigerian government has repeatedly rejected claims of targeted religious attacks, saying the insecurity affects people of all faiths.
As part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, met with US officials at the Pentagon on November 20 to discuss joint strategies that can help contain the crisis.
France’s latest pledge adds to the list of countries offering support as Nigeria tries to find lasting solutions to terrorism and widespread violence.
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