Tinubu Phone Conversation With European Council President Emerges

Tinubu Phone Conversation With European Council President Emerges

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has called on the European Union to assist Nigeria and Africa in strengthening security and economic development to alleviate poverty in the continent.

The President spoke during a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel on Wednesday.

The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union.

According to 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.

He requested the EU to look at specific areas of security challenges like the Lake Chad and coastal areas.

Tinubu 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 that he would do all that is required to address them.

The Council president used the opportunity of the telephone conversation to once again congratulate Tinubu over his election.

He pledged the commitment of the Council towards a stronger cooperation and partnership with Nigeria based on mutual respect and common interests.

Michel pointed out that Nigeria is important to the EU and the International Community while urging the Nigerian leader to continue to work with the EU in all relevant areas.