Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has emphasized the importance of international collaboration in tackling security challenges, saying no country or individual can operate in isolation.
Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday while speaking at the African CEO Forum held in Rwanda.
The Nigerian leader spoke while responding to a question concerning how he manages partnerships involving the United States and France on security matters.
According to Tinubu, global realities have shown that cooperation among nations remains essential in addressing modern security threats and safeguarding citizens.
He cited the engagement of United States President, Donald Trump, with China over Taiwan as an example of the necessity of diplomacy and collaboration among world powers.
“Security challenges will always be there. Those are things you cannot do alone. You can’t operate the world in isolation. Even Trump, as bold as he is, is in China talking about Taiwan. So, who am I in Nigeria to say I will do it alone?” Tinubu said.
The president added that Nigeria must continue to strengthen relationships with neighbouring countries and international partners to improve security and protect lives and property.
“I must embrace my neighbours. I must pursue pragmatic collaboration partnership, which is very necessary to assist and make progress and enhance the security of life and properties of the people,” he added.
