Tinubu Set For Three-Day State Visit To France

President Bola Tinubu will leave Nigeria for France for a three-day state visit following an invitation from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.

The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing opportunities for partnerships, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, employment, and energy transition, with promises of significant benefits for Nigeria.

A statement by Bayo Onanuaga, special adviser on information and strategy, says President Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, will be received on Thursday at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte for President Bola Tinubu will dovetail into bilateral meetings.

During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonize positions on stimulating interest in exchange programs that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. 

Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication. They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development. Top government officials will accompany President Tinubu on the trip.

Focusing on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing opportunities for partnerships, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition.

(Editor: Oloyede Oworu)