Victoria Mgbanwa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann, in promoting bilateral relations between both countries in the areas of economy, trade, education, arts, and culture.
President Tinubu commended the outgoing Ambassador while also soliciting for support in her new role as Director for Africa to advocate the need to upgrade technical cooperation between Nigeria and France to defeat terrorism and violent extremism.
“We are grateful for the hard work you have done in Nigeria and for President Macron to appoint you to a new position as Africa Director. It is a testament that you excelled in your assignment in our country.
You will always be welcomed in Nigeria.
“We want you to remind Paris at every opportunity that it is necessary to upgrade our technical cooperation in our joint efforts to defeat terrorism and counter violent extremism in the region.”
President Tinubu further appreciated her, for her dedication to enhancing relations between France and Nigeria.
The Ambassador, said France is one of the biggest development partners, with over 3 billion Euros invested over the last decade by AFD and PROPARCO.
“AFD now operates in 26 of Nigeria’s 36 states.Ever since I arrived here in October 2021, it has been a series of wonderful discoveries and amazing encounters. I will definitely take away with me the energy and creativity of this country that will forever guide me and fuel my afro-optimism,”
