President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Wednesday for an official visit to France.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced on Tuesday that President Emmanuel Macron has invited his Nigerian counterpart to visit the European nation.
Onanuga indicated that the three-day visit aims to enhance political, economic, and cultural ties while creating additional partnership opportunities, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, and innovation, among others.
Accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, President Tinubu will be welcomed on Thursday at the historic French military museum, Les Invalides, and the Palais de l’Élysée, where he will meet with Macron and his wife, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will lead into bilateral discussions.
“During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonise positions to stimulate 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,” the statement read.
Tinubu and his wife, who will be hosted to a state dinner by the French leader before their departure, will accompany top government officials.
