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Macron speaks with Tinubu, commits to boosting aid for violence-hit communities
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed renewed solidarity with Nigeria as the country confronts intensifying security threats, especially the unrelenting wave of terrorist activities across its northern region.
Macron, who confirmed he spoke with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said France would strengthen its strategic collaboration with Nigerian authorities while extending additional support to communities ravaged by violent attacks.
He emphasised that the deepening crisis demands stronger global commitment, insisting that “no one can remain a spectator.”
In a message posted on his official X account on Sunday, the French leader said:
“I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North.”
“At President Tinubu’s request, we will strengthen our partnership with the authorities and our support for the affected populations. We call on all our partners to step up their engagement. No one can remain a spectator.”
The message comes at a time Nigeria is grappling with a surge in killings, raids, and mass abductions across multiple states.
The situation prompted President Tinubu to declare a nationwide security emergency on November 26, accompanied by directives for increased recruitment into the armed forces and the Nigeria Police.
Recent violent episodes have heightened public anxiety, including attacks in Kebbi and Kwara states, as well as the abduction of over 300 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi, and pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State.
While several victims have been freed or escaped, many remain in captivity.
The French president’s statement adds to growing international concern over the deteriorating security climate, with calls for coordinated regional and global action becoming increasingly urgent.
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