The Federal Authorities has dismissed claims made by Niger Republic’s President, Abdourahamane Tchiani, concerning the presence of a French navy camp in Borno State.
Tchiani made the declare throughout his Christmas Day Broadcast.
In an announcement signed by the Particular Assistant on Media and Communications Technique to the Minister of International Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir on Thursday, FG described the allegation as false and deceptive.
The assertion clarified that there is no such thing as a “Canada” camp or any French navy presence in Nigeria, and no plans exist to ascertain such a publish.
The federal government described the declare as a figment of Tchiani’s creativeness, reaffirming Nigeria’s sovereignty and dedication to its safety preparations.
“It’s a figment of his creativeness. Most significantly, there are not any French troopers in Nigeria or any plans by the federal government of Nigeria to ascertain a navy publish manned by the French,” the assertion learn partly.
The rebuttal comes within the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s current go to to Paris, the place Nigeria and France signed agreements aimed toward boosting infrastructure growth and meals safety.
Moreover, Nigerian monetary establishments, Zenith Financial institution and United Financial institution for Africa, expanded their operations to France throughout the go to.
One of many agreements is a €300 million funding plan to assist essential infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, agriculture, renewable vitality, and human capital growth in Nigeria.
The federal government emphasised that “the funds aren’t in alternate for the institution of a navy publish.”
The assertion additionally highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing diplomatic engagements with numerous nations, together with France, China, the USA, Japan, Russia, and others, stressing that such bilateral relationships are customary for worldwide cooperation.
It reiterated that the connection between Nigeria and France is guided by mutual respect, dignity, and non-interference in inner affairs.
