President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment in West Africa to effectively address the challenges confronting the region.
Speaking during a meeting with the Senegal ese President at the State House, President Tinubu said West Africa must work together to defeat the hydra-headed problems of terrorism, banditry, human trafficking and poverty.
He also stated that critical institutions and precepts, like the judiciary and the rule of law, must be respected and observed for the sustenance of democracy. All three had earlier been suspended following military coups that overthrew elected civilian governments in their countries."I am glad that you are a shining example of patience, perseverance and commitment to democratic values.
In his remarks, President Faye acknowledged Nigeria and Senegal's shared values, ideals and challenges, emphasizing that both nations have always had good relations since the 1960s.
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