President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Nigeria’s armed forces at the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan.
He highlighted their successes in fighting insurgency and criminality while emphasizing his administration’s commitment to addressing insecurity’s root causes through economic reforms and strengthening security.
## Key Highlights from President Tinubu in his remark, reaffirmed that inclusivity, diversity, and the rule of law are Nigeria’s greatest strengths.
He described the Nigerian Armed Forces’ current momentum as a springboard for national development and stability.
Tinubu stressed that peace and stability are essential for meaningful development in Africa.
The Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a collaborative economic framework with the African Development Bank, disbursing up to $5.5 billion to Africa via Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) private sector investment finance.
According to him, Japan focuses on private sector-led sustainable growth, youth and women empowerment, and regional integration for Africa’s development.
Additionally, President Bola Tinubu called on Japan to support Africa’s quest for fair representation in the UN Security Council.
He reiterated the need for international cooperation to ensure technology advancement thi promotes peace and trust.
