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Tinubu Seeks Stronger Nigeria-France Ties in Meeting with Macron
President Bola Tinubu, during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée on November 28, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in critical sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense.
Tinubu highlighted the importance of private-sector participation in addressing food security and positioned Nigeria’s evolving financial sector as a key driver for attracting French investments.
He emphasized the need to develop youth-focused training programs, encouraging France to collaborate in equipping Nigerian youths with entrepreneurial and developmental skills.
Tinubu also spotlighted the untapped potential of Nigeria’s solid minerals and blue economy, particularly in fisheries, as lucrative areas for investment.
On security, he stressed the importance of collective responsibility to combat terrorism and foster regional stability, assuring that Nigeria remains a reliable partner in progress.
President Macron praised Tinubu’s visionary leadership, emphasizing the shared goal of fostering stronger bilateral relations.
He pledged to encourage French investments in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and strengthen partnerships across various industries, underscoring Nigeria’s vital role in driving regional and global progress.
Catholics across Benue State came together on Thursday in a heartfelt prayer walk, seeking God’s help for peace to return to the troubled region. The walk, which drew large crowds from different parishes, was marked by hymns, placards, and quiet reflection. Priests, religious groups, and lay faithful joined in solidarity as they moved through the streets.
They also prayed for the victims of the recent violence, including those killed in the attack on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where many lives were lost. Those who took part in the procession spoke out about the rising insecurity and called for healing, unity, and a renewed sense of justice in the state.
The recent surprise visit to Benue State by President Bola Tinubu has stirred many reactions from the public.
It was reported that some school children who were outside were urged to welcome the president under the rain.
It was also noted that what started as a simple welcome turned into a political rally for the President and the Governor of the state.
This gained many criticisms from the public, especially online, as they shared their thoughts on the visit and the welcome. Many highlighted the fact that it was meant to be a condolence visit and not a celebratory event.
It has been reported that President Bola Tinubu just arrived to Benue State amid the violence attacks happening.
It can be recalled that the state recently through a massacre as 200 lives were lost due to the violence attacks by armed people.
No solutions has been addresses to what will happen in Benue state, till now. President Tinubu arrives to Benue state, the people now hope for a solution to be given and justice to be served.
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