TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.
Paris, France – President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening, November 27, for a three-day state visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations.
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president (information and strategy), Tinubu touched down at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m.
Tinubu in France for strategic political discussion
The Nigerian leader was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit, the presidency said.
The official engagements will begin on Thursday, November 28, at the historic Les Invalides, where French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, will receive President Tinubu. The visit will continue with a reception at the Palais de l’Élysée, honouring the Nigerian leader.
TheTalk.NG gathered that the visit aims to enhance bilateral ties, focusing on key areas such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition. It promises substantial benefits for Nigeria.
In collaboration with President Macron, President Tinubu is scheduled to address initiatives to boost youth exchange programs and enhance skills in automation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
The visit would include strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values concerning finance, solid minerals, trade and investment, and communication.
Additionally, both leaders are billed to attend a session hosted by the France-Nigeria Business Council, coordinating private sector involvement in economic development.
Brigitte Macron and Remi will discuss empowering women, children, and vulnerable populations through Nigeria’s First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative.
President Tinubu and his wife would attend a state dinner hosted by Macron before their departure.
Source: TheTalk.NG
2024 in Review: Full List of Biggest Political Losers in Nigeria2024 has not been the best of year for some politicians in Nigeria after losing elections and their political influence Top on the list is the immediate past governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, who couldn’t return the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to power The Edo and Ondo states governorship elections decided the political career ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ List of Most Influential Nigerian Politicians in 2024The political terrain in Nigeria is filled with string personalities across the major political parties in the country However, only four stood out in the course of the year 2024, distinguishing themselves among their colleagues President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi are among the most influential politicians in ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Year in Review: Aiyedatiwa, Okpebholo, Other Biggest Political Winners in 2024TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, governance, and elections in Nigeria. FCT, Abuja – The year 2024 was a remarkable one for Nigerian politics, as the country witnessed the emergence of new leaders, the consolidation of old ones, and the reshaping of the political landscape. In this report, ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Okupe Spits Fire, Predicts More Defections from LP, Uncovers What Peter Obi May Do NextDoyin Okupe criticizes the Labour Party’s lack of a sustainable structure post-2023 elections, predicting more defections from the party Okupe points to the recent defections of six LP lawmakers to the APC, and many members joining the PDP Okupe hints that Peter Obi may soon leave LP, referencing his recent interactions with opposition leaders Doyin ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Full List: Appointments Tinubu Has Reversed From His Day 1 in OfficePresident Bola Tinubu has reversed several appointments since he resumed office on May 29, 2024 There have been concerns about the appointments as questions around indecisiveness about the administration were raised This is due to the fact that there are processes for appointment, and any appointee whose processes were yet to be completed would not ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶
