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