President Bola Tinubu says his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace was productive, focusing on deeper cooperation for mutual prosperity and global stability
Tinubu Describes Meeting With Macron as Productive, Pledges Stronger Nigeria-France Ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron as “productive,” highlighting plans to strengthen cooperation between Nigeria and France in key areas of mutual interest.
Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, shortly after his engagement with Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
“Had a productive lunch with President Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron today at the Élysée Palace.
We reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen our partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability,” Tinubu stated.
The meeting comes as both nations seek to expand collaboration in trade, security, energy, and cultural exchange. Analysts say stronger bilateral ties could enhance Nigeria’s global positioning and boost its economic recovery efforts.
Meanwhile, the Presidency announced that Tinubu had commenced a 10-day annual vacation on September 4. According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President is expected to spend his leave between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria. Read More
