President Tinubu To Visit France On Macron’s Invitation
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, Wednesday to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President
Information & Strategy, the three-day visit which will focus on strengthening political, economic, 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.
It says President Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be received, Thursday at the French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that would dovetail into bilateral meetings.
It explains that 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 would also participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication.
It adds 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 however maintains that President Tinubu and his wife are expected to be hosted at a state dinner by the French leader before their departure.
