President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day state visit to strengthen Nigeria-France bilateral relations.
According to presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu and his wife touched down at the Orly Airport at about 5:10 p.m. and were given “full military honours” by the French Republican Guard.
“The official engagements will begin on Thursday at the historic Les Invalides, where French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron will warmly receive President Tinubu,” Onanuga said, adding “The visit will continue with a distinguished reception at the Palais de l’Élysée, honouring the Nigerian leader.”
The presidency said the Nigerian leader’s visit will focus on areas such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition. It promises substantial benefits for Nigeria.
“In collaboration with President Macron, President Tinubu will address initiatives to boost youth exchange programs and enhance skills in automation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
“The visit includes strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values concerning finance, solid minerals, trade and investment, and communication.
Additionally, both leaders will attend a session hosted by the France-Nigeria Business Council, coordinating private sector involvement in economic development.
“Brigitte Macron and Nigeria’s First Lady will discuss empowering women, children, and vulnerable populations through Nigeria’s First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative. President Tinubu and his wife will attend a state dinner hosted by the French President before their departure,” the presidential aide added.
Tinubu’s visit to France came four days after he returned from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he attended the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20).
Tinubu, Wife Get ‘Full Military Honours’ On Paris Arrival is first published on The Whistler Newspaper