Nigeria Solicits France For Help

Nigerian president have since his assumption in office been visiting the major countries in the world for assistance in helping its MJTF (Multinational Joint Task Force) in fighting the insurgency disturbing the nation, his visit to France seems to be having a positive outcome as the french government and its high intelligence, high tech/military equipment sounds committed on helping the terrorised nation.

President Buhari on Monday travelled to France on a three days visit after the closed door meeting on the first day, he seems to be making progress with the most anticipated positive reply which was disclosed in a press conference Later after the meeting.


The host president at the press conference shared his concern to help the Nigerian nation counter the terror attack on it and its neighboring nations saying that his government would do everything possible to make sure the insurgence is completely contained/eradicated.
President Hollande also remarked on the summit organised in Paris last summer and said that this situation is the exact reason for organising the summit "to galvanise thought on how to end terrorism" and prayed for victory.

"France shall provide aid to the nation Nigeria and it surrounding nations whom are being affected by the insurgency,” said the host.

He also commended the president on his bravery and commitment to the fight and also on his decision to move the highest military command in Nigeria to Maiduguri the heart of the insurgence attack stating that the effect is more than anticipated.

Mr Hollande said that the panel have decided not only to help in terms of military but they've also decided to invest a total of $120million to help Nigeria in developing in its shortage in electricity and in the construction of roads and rail ways. he went further to hail president Buhari for his control of the economy despite fall in oil price.

President Hollande commended Nigeria for its consistency with her economy and stated that France would love to deal with an economy as strong as Nigerias'.
President Buhari's response was very warm as he expressed gratitude to the french nation for their acceptance to help his nation over terrorist attack.

President buhari in the press conference made mention of the of the theft and piracy in the golf of guinea oil site and expressed that he looks up to France and other G7 nations to help his nation to tackle effectively the ongoing menace.

MMB said “next on our shopping list is going to G7 for intelligence and training. The other side of the national trouble is in the Golf of guinea, the oil and other resources there is surrounded by theft and piracy".
He continued, saying that Nigeria rely on the help of France and other G7  nations to completely contain the terror group Boko haram and eradicating them from existence. 

President Buhari later in Paris told the host that unemployment in Nigeria have been a source of worry to the administration and he is working harder to exalt the agricultural sector of the economy.
Buhari said that his government drafted that security and agriculture would be the number one priority before anything else is tackled and that is the reason why the nation is focusing on developing the agriculture and mining sector before other infrastructures including electricity are dealt with.

The two leader deliberated on the importance of the proposed $20M solar power plant which the nation plans to build in one of the regions in Ogun state stating that it could help in the control of the issue of climate change in which Nigeria is a committed party.
On explanation, it was observed that the power plant could supply a maximum of 20-35 megawatts which is able to supply steady power to a community in an urban center.

France and Nigeria have discussed issues of establishing a joint trade at the profit of the two nations in other to boost trade in both countries.
Though a lot have been discussed and achieved by the president's visit to Paris, France, a lot more is believed to be achieved as the third day of the meeting commences the continuity of the meeting.