Let's break down what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said at the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD 9).
*Key Points:*
- *Praising the Nigerian Armed Forces*: Tinubu commended the military for their efforts in tackling insurgency and criminal activities, while emphasizing the need to address the root causes of insecurity.
- *Addressing Insecurity*: He stressed that his administration is committed to strengthening security structures and implementing economic reforms to improve stability and national growth.
- *African Representation*: Tinubu urged Japan to support Africa's demand for reforms at the United Nations, particularly for permanent seats on the Security Council with full privileges.
- *Partnerships*: He emphasized the importance of partnerships based on trade and investment rather than reliance on aid, highlighting recent peace agreements in Congo as an example.
- *Youth Empowerment*: The Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, noted that Africa's youthful population presents vast opportunities if harnessed through manufacturing and job creation.
*Other Developments:*
- Japan will partner with the African Development Bank to provide up to $5.5 billion in financing for Africa through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- The fund will focus on private sector-led sustainable growth, youth and women empowerment, and regional integration.
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