President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday met with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon. James Cleverly MP, in his office.
Naija News gathered that President Tinubu during the meeting called on the UK government to enhance its partnership with Nigeria and Africa by investing more across sectors to see the African continent attain more sustainable and broad-based prosperity.
Tinubu in his call, recalled the history of decades of deep symbiotic connection and economic ties between the continent and the UK, adding that the UK government must work with Nigeria and the rest of Africa to create a competitive, technologically advanced economy that will cater for the needs of all citizens. 
The President in a statement released through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said, “I am happy to know that the United Kingdom is ready to work with us in Nigeria and Africa. The United Kingdom must do more for the continent. We have not developed a competitive economy.
“The Western economic programme should be able to help Nigeria pipe our gas to Europe since gas is acceptable as alternative clean energy. You must help us with the finance and facilitate the investment we require.”
Speaking on democracy, peace and stability in West Africa, President Tinubu noted that security would remain a challenge as long as there are unstable governments in the sub-region.
He used the opportunity of the visit to decry the situation in Niger, the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa where terrorists are finding comfort, asking the government of the UK to support Nigeria to secure West Africa.
President Tinubu further stated, “We need a dynamic partnership on security and economic development because we don’t want terrorists to make Africa and our sub-region their nest.”
Rt Hon. Cleverly in his response congratulated the President on his election victory and the steps he has taken so far to reform the economy.
He saluted President Tinubu for taking bold and decisive actions on fuel subsidy removal and on multiple foreign exchange markets which he pointed out will bring development to the country despite the current pains.
He told President Tinubu about his meeting in Lagos with entrepreneurs, technologists and young people in the creative sector, saying that his home government remains a strategic long-term partner of Nigeria and Africa.
Cleverly said, “I want to commend you for the decisions you have taken to reform your economy. Your economic reforms are bold and the actions taken have been decisive. Despite the initial pains, these decisions will lead to economic prosperity for Nigerians.
“I am keen on encouraging more UK investments into Nigeria. You took bold and important decisions so far that will reform your economy and open it more for foreign investments. Nigeria has a population of very young, educated and thoughtful people. With their energy and talents along with your resources, Nigeria can be a net exporter of energy and agricultural products. The UK will remain a strategic long-term and multi-decade partner of Nigeria and Africa.
“For us, our national interest is to see a peaceful and prosperous African continent because peace and security go hand in hand.”
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