President Bola Tinubu, has called on the European Union to assist Nigeria and Africa to strengthen security and economic development to alleviate poverty on the continent.
The President spoke, on Wednesday, during a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel.
Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union.
According him, President Tinubu, said 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.
Oladunjoye disclosed that the President requested the EU to look at specific areas with security challenge like the Lake Chad and coastal areas for necessary assistance.
The statement added that the Nigerian leader assured to remain in contact with the European Union and other member states.
According to Oladunjoye, Tinubu said poverty and insecurity were priority areas for his administration adding he would do all that was required to address them.
“The Council president used the opportunity of the telephone conversation to once again congratulate President Tinubu over his election.
“While pledging the commitment of the Council towards a 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.” The statement
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