Tinubu says Nigeria in talks with UK, France over security support

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that Nigeria is in discussions with the United Kingdom and France to strengthen security cooperation and acquire military equipment to combat rising insecurity.

Chairman NGF

The president made this known on Sunday while receiving state governors during a Sallah visit at his residence in Bourdillon, Lagos.

President Tinubu with NGF

According to him, engagements during his recent visit to the UK focused on sourcing critical security hardware, while separate talks with French President Emmanuel Macron explored areas of partnership in tackling terrorism.

The meeting was attended by 24 state governors, including those from Abia, Benue, Katsina, Edo and Rivers states. Vice President Kashim Shettima and the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, were also present.

Tinubu stressed that insecurity remains a major impediment to Nigeria’s development, noting that global uncertainties could further complicate the country’s economic outlook.

He specifically pointed to tensions in the Middle East as a potential trigger for increased inflation and reduced purchasing power, warning that such pressures could lead to renewed demands from labour unions for government intervention.