The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the visit in a statement, saying that Tinubu will be received on Thursday at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.”
In the statement, Onanuga said the Nigerian leader’s three-day visit 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.
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He further stated that 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.
Onanuga also disclosed that 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.
A presidential spokesman also said Tinubu and his wife will be hosted at a state dinner by the French leader before their departure.