Nigeria and France’s connection is solely economic, not military, according to National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu.
This was revealed by Ribadu in a Friday interview with BBC Hausa.
In response to a claim made by General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the head of Niger’s military junta, that Nigeria let France to utilize its territory as a staging ground for destabilizing Niger, Ribadu provided an explanation.
Ribadu, Nigeria’s NSA, called these accusations “baseless and implausible.”
He said the accusation is an effort to sour ties between France and Nigeria.
He said Nigeria’s decision to cut off relations with France over domestic strife in Niger was irrational.
Ribadu said:
“Our relationship with France has always been about economic cooperation, not military collaboration. While Niger’s leadership may have issues with France, it is unreasonable to expect Nigeria to sever ties with France over Niger’s internal disputes.
“Once again, I emphasise that Nigeria’s relationship with France is strictly economic and has no military implications. We will not allow our country to be used as a tool for destabilising Niger. We hope that Niger’s leadership will understand this and work with us as allies and brothers to ensure peace and stability in the region.”
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