President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a significant three-day State Visit aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and France.
The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, shared the news in a statement.
Accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, President Tinubu was received with full military honours by the French Republican Guard upon his arrival at Orly Airport, marking the beginning of a visit focused on enhancing strategic partnerships.
The visit, which officially begins Thursday, will see President Tinubu welcomed at the historic Les Invalides by French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.
The leaders will engage in high-level talks at the Palais de l’Élysée, focusing on a broad spectrum of key areas, including agriculture, security, education, health, youth development, and energy transition.
“This visit is a pivotal opportunity to unlock mutual benefits for both nations,” a source close to the presidency remarked.
A key highlight of the visit is the emphasis on youth development, with both Presidents committed to expanding youth exchange programs and fostering expertise in automation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Their discussions will also address shared priorities such as trade and investment, finance, and solid minerals, promising transformative outcomes for both nations.
The France-Nigeria Business Council will host a strategic session, engaging private sector leaders from both countries to drive economic growth through coordinated initiatives.
On the diplomatic front, the First Ladies of both nations will hold discussions on advancing social welfare.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is set to highlight the Renewed Hope Initiative during the visit, a program dedicated to empowering women, children, and vulnerable groups in Nigeria.
The visit will culminate in a state dinner hosted by President Macron in honor of President Tinubu and his delegation, further emphasizing the deepening relationship between the two countries.
