President Bola Tinubu has secured a major deal with France to bring new military equipment and training to Nigeria.

The agreement follows a lengthy phone conversation between Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday.

The President shared this news with state governors at his Lagos home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, just days after returning from a high-profile state visit to the United Kingdom.

Now, he is turning his focus toward stopping the rising wave of terrorism and banditry across the country.

Nigeria is ready to use its growing global goodwill to see if it can secure these high-grade, modern tools.

France is willing to provide both the hardware and the specialized training for Nigerian security forces.

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Tinubu noted that insecurity is the next big challenge for his government. He called on the governors to work together to defeat these criminal groups.

“The next phase of our struggle is staring us in the face; it is the challenge of insecurity in this country,” he said.

The President explained that his talks in the UK also focused on getting better equipment. He wants to make sure the military has everything it needs to protect citizens.

“I’m making frantic efforts to contact other nations. If we have to spend our goodwill and line of credit, we have those who are willing to support us,” he added.

Security forces have recently faced very tough battles in Borno State, where terrorists have boldly attacked military formations. Consequently, the government is looking for new technology to give the army an advantage.

Tinubu told the governors that insecurity is an enemy of progress and prosperity.

He alleged that the government will continue to invest in technology until every part of Nigeria is safe.

In fact, many global leaders are now backing Nigeria’s new peace plans. This help from France is a key part of that international support.

This development could excite some analysts who have long called for more weaponry for the armed forces.

Better equipment means soldiers can respond faster to attacks in your community. When the country is secure, businesses can grow and prices for daily items may finally drop.