The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu Counters Niger Military President’s Claims That Nigeria Has Given France a Military Base in The Country
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu Counters Niger Military President’s Claims That Nigeria Has Given France a Military Base in The Country
Nigeria is living peacefully with other neighboring countries including Chad, Benin, Cameroon and the likes. There is no reason at all for us to cause any harm to Niger Republic.
The USA has asked to be given a base in Nigeria and were outrightly rejected.
If Nigeria could not give the United Kingdom any such opportunity in our country despite being our colonizer, why give France the same?
Niger President wants Nigeria not to have anything to do with France because it is now in bed with Russia but Nigeria will continue to speak to everyone that could contribute to its economy’s potential including Russia, USA, France, Brazil, etc.
Journalists across the world should go to places mentioned by Niger President to verify if truly there is any foreign military base there as claimed.
Unlike Niger who had given their base to several foreign military bases, Nigeria has not and will never do such.
– Nigeria will continue to be a friend to the people of Niger Republic regardless of current situation.
