Adamu Suleiman, Sokoto
SOKOTO state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Friday alerted Western nations on the need to review their travel advisories that caution their citizens from traveling to some Northern states, including Sokoto, that are perceived as having security challenges.
Despite pockets of insurgency in some places, the governor insisted with assurances that the state remain secure.
Tambuwal’s appeal came to fore when he received France Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jérôme Pasquier, on a visit to him in Sokoto.
He urged France government and other Western countries to review their travel advisories to their citizens, asking them not to visit Sokoto.
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While appreciating France’s government efforts in providing security assistance to the country and its armed forces, he noted that “the role of France in this direction is very clear,” as Sokoto being a neighbor of Niger Republic, which harbours some insurgents, would have been worse hit if there had been no such gesture.”
The governor also called on France to explore business opportunities abound in the state, noting that “although no French business exists in Sokoto, but we seek collaboration with your country in agriculture, healthcare, education and other areas.
“The state has mineral deposits and other huge potentials for business. Both parties need closer and deeper ties,” he said.
Before retreating for a closed door session with the governor, Amb. Pasquier expressed his gratitude to the governor and the Sultan of Sokoto for the reception accorded his and his entourage.
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