France pledges support for Nigeria in fight against Boko Haram

The French Government has pledged to support Nigeria in its fight against militant group, Boko Haram.

France says it will be a partner to Nigeria especially in the fight against Boko Haram’s insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.

As a result, the defense ministers of France and Nigeria have signed a security agreement that includes arms procurement.

The Nigerian Government which has in recent time come under pressure for the security crisis, sees the support from France as a huge boost in the fight against a seven year Boko Haram insurgency.

France pledged the support during the Paris Summit on Africa held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

By Melvin Tarlue

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