President Bola Tinubu has received the president of Madagascar, president Michael Randrianirina, at the State House in Abuja.
President Michael Randrianirina arrived at the State House forecourt at about 2:57pm on Monday and was welcomed by Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs.
After a short reception, the Madagascar leader was led to Tinubu’s office for talks.
This however according to reports, is not the first meeting between both leaders.
Meanwhile, Odumegwu-Ojukwu said Tinubu and Michael Randrianirina discussed African solidarity, trade, and economic cooperation on the sidelines of last month’s Africa Forward meeting in Nairobi.
The both presidents previously met in Dar es Salaam in January last year for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, where both countries signed a declaration aimed at giving 300 million Africans access to electricity by 2030.
According to officials, Monday’s meeting will advance the ongoing negotiations.
Fight against terror a national duty, not just military – Tinubu
Meanwhile, this comes as President Bola Tinubu has applauded Nigeria’s security personnel for their courage and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats across the country.In a message addressed to members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies on his X handle on Monday, Tinubu praised troops serving on the front lines, further describing them as a shield protecting innocent citizens and preserving the nation’s peace and stability.
He said, “You stand as a shield between innocent citizens and those who seek to destroy the peace, safety, and dignity of our communities.”
The President also noted that security officers operate in forests, on roads, at forward operating bases, in the air, in creeks, and across difficult terrain to protect the nation.
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