Tinubu’s visit to France promises significant benefits for Nigeria – Presidency

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Wednesday for France to begin a 3-day state visit to the European country in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy who revealed this in a statement on Tuesday said Tinubu’s three-day visit, will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition between Nigeria and France.

According to the statement, Tinubu’s visit promises significant benefits for Nigeria.

Giving further details of the trip, Onanuga in the statement said President Tinubu and his wife, Sen. 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 initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.

“During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes 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.

“Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady will discuss the latter’s passion for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope Initiative.

The statement indicated that President Tinubu and his wife will be hosted at a state dinner by the French leader before their departure.

President Tinubu will be accompanied by top government officials on the trip.