Details Of Tinubu’s Meeting With Faye Revealed

Details Of Tinubu’s Meeting With Faye Revealed

Published on May 17, 2024 at 7:55 AM
By Noah Abdulsalam

The specifics of the encounter between President Bola Tinubu and his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Faye, have surfaced following Faye’s visit to Nigeria on Thursday……read also Nigerian Government Denies Plans To Illegally Tap Pension Fund For Infrastructure (Full Details)

The Senegal President held discussions with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. A statement from presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale quoted President Tinubu emphasizing the need for West African nations to unite in combatting terrorism, human trafficking, and poverty in the region.

Tinubu stressed the importance of placing citizens at the forefront of governance, asserting that democracy loses its essence when people do not enjoy its dividends. He reiterated the sanctity of democratic values and constitutional order, emphasizing the importance of respecting critical institutions like the judiciary for the sustenance of democracy.

Describing Nigeria and Senegal as fraternal nations with a history of cooperation, Tinubu underscored the imperative of collaboration to promote democratic governance and address societal challenges.

President Faye acknowledged the shared values and challenges between Nigeria and Senegal, advocating for the reactivation of the Nigeria-Senegal joint commission to bolster bilateral relations across various domains.

Faye expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and experience in strengthening relations among ECOWAS member states, emphasizing the importance of unity in addressing common challenges and fostering economic prosperity.

The meeting between Tinubu and Faye signifies a commitment to regional cooperation and the advancement of shared objectives for the benefit of West African nations.