President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations.
Touching down at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m., President Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit.
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.
A statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday said the visit would continue with a distinguished reception at the Palais de l’Élysée, honouring the Nigerian leader.
The visit aims to enhance bilateral ties, focusing on key 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 Bola Tinubu and his wife will attend a state dinner hosted by the French President before their departure.
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President Bola Tinubu’s three-day state visit to France is a significant step in strengthening Nigeria-France relations. Accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the President arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening and was welcomed with full military honors 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 receive President Tinubu. The visit aims to enhance bilateral ties in key areas such as Agriculture, Security, Education, Health, Youth Engagement, Innovation and Energy Transition.
The visit promises substantial benefits for Nigeria, including initiatives to boost youth exchange programs and enhance skills in automation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
