Tinubu heads to France for three-day state visit

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to France.

A statement issued by the Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, said the visit is at the behest of President Emmanuel Macron.

“The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria,” he said.

Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating 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,” he added.

“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”

The presidential adviser noted that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart will discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.

Top government officials are expected to accompany the president on the trip.