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President Bola Tinubu arrived in Paris, France, on Wednesday for a three-day state visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Tinubu landed at Orly Airport at 5:10 PM local time. His visit aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with a focus on agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed that on Thursday, Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu will be hosted by President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron at the historic Les Invalides and the Élysée Palace. The reception will include formal ceremonies and bilateral discussions.
The visit will also involve discussions on youth-focused exchange programmes 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,” the statement said. “They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
