President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday, November 27, for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
The visit aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on building partnerships in key sectors.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, during the visit, President Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will participate in a series of high-profile events and engagements.
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.
A significant portion of the talks will centre on creating opportunities for skill development, particularly for Nigerian youth, in automation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Additionally, the visit will feature political and diplomatic meetings, focusing on shared interests in finance, solid minerals, trade and investment, and communication.
Both presidents will attend a session of the France-Nigeria Business Council, a platform for private-sector collaboration in economic development.
The First Ladies will also engage in discussions, with Mrs. Macron set to hear from Senator Tinubu about her initiatives for empowering women, children, and vulnerable groups through the Renewed Hope Initiative.
The visit will conclude with a state dinner hosted by President Macron in honour of the Nigerian President and First Lady, underscoring the importance of the relationship between the two nations.
President Tinubu is expected to be accompanied by top government officials on this trip, reflecting the administration’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s global partnerships and fostering economic growth.