By Abiola Olawale
A few days after returning to Nigeria from Brazil, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is now set to embark on another foreign trip.
This time, the President will embark on a state visit to France on Wednesday.
This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga revealed that Tinubu’s visit to France is in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
The senior presidential aide said the Nigerian President 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.”
The statement added: “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more partnership opportunities, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.
“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 President would be travelling with his wife and other senior government officials.
The New Diplomat reports that this is the latest foreign trip that Tinubu is expected to embark upon.
Tinubu returned to Nigeria after his trip to Brazil, where he participated in the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
The New Diplomat reports that the president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja last week Saturday.
