The immediate past Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Ms. Emmanuelle Blatmann, was recalled by President Emmanuel Macron to take
up the position of the Director for Africa and the Indian Ocean at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. up the position of the Director for Africa and the Indian Ocean at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. In what seemed like a farewell address, she listed some of the achievements of her administration. She also talked about insecurity and visa issues in Nigeria as well as the situation in Niger. BRIDGET CHIEDU ONOCHIE was there.I am leaving with sadness.
But what we want to focus more on now is vocational training for the youths. So, we have a big project, which I hope would be signed this year – €45 million for vocational training in the agriculture sector. Agriculture takes a lot because it comprises security, desertification, and the effect of climate change. It also contributes strongly to local development, creation of jobs in the rural areas and can be a source of export.
What do you think failed in your country’s approach for Africa and what prepares you for the new role? It is going to be very challenging. Right now, we have closed our embassy in Niger. All our staff have been disengaged. We are very concerned about what will happen next even for Nigeria because 60 to 70 per cent of Mali and Burkina Faso are already under the control of terrorist groups, and since the coup against President Mohammed Bazoum, there has been a spike of security crises in the area. It is really concerning. We will continue to work with those who think they need us.
African Diaspora Network has announced a pivotal partnership with Prosper Africa to boost strategic and economic relations between the United States and the continent.
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