Tinubu begins visit to France Wednesday

President Bola Tinubu will begin a state visit to France on Wednesday.

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said the president’s visit was at the invitation of his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.

The visit is in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.

He said Macron and his wife, Brigitte would receive the Nigerian leader at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée on Thursday.

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The statement read: “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.

“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.”

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