Tinubu to depart Abuja for a 3-day official visit to France Wednesday
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja to begin a three-day working visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
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.
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, visit will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more partnership opportunities.
The statement added that the president will engage president Macron on how Nigeria can benefit from agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition.
The statement added, “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.
The president would be accompanied by the top officials.
