The Presidency has announced that President Bola Tinubu will be going on a state visit to France on Wednesday.
According to a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will be welcomed on Thursday at the historic French military museum, Les Invalides, and the Palais de l’Élysée by President Macron and his wife, Brigitte, for official ceremonies and bilateral discussions.
The visit is in response to an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
“The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which 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, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.
“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 read.
According to the presidential spokesman, the President would be travelling with his wife and other senior government officials.
He added that the president and his wife will be hosted at a state dinner by the French leader before their departure.
