President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday, November 27, for a three-day state visit to France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit is focused on enhancing political, economic, and cultural relations between Nigeria and France, with particular attention to fostering partnerships in strategic sectors.
A statement released on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, outlined that President Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will engage in a series of high-level events during the visit, aimed at deepening the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
On Thursday, they will be received at Les Invalides, a historic French military museum, and at the Palais de l’Élysée by President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.
The two leaders are expected to hold bilateral discussions on key areas, including agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition.