French President welcomes Tinubu to France
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commenced a two-day state visit to France aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Tinubu at the historic Invalides Memorial Complex in Paris, marking a Nigerian leader’s first official state visit to France in over two decades.
The visit aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on building partnerships in key sectors, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga had confirmed in a remark on Tuesday.
“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.
“President Tinubu and his wife will be hosted at a state dinner by the French leader before their departure,” Onanuga wrote.
