Macron Welcomes Tinubu To France, Strengthens Nigeria-France Ties

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warmly received Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu at the historic Foyer of the National des Invalides in Paris, a renowned military museum.

The visit began with an inspection of a guard of honour, underscoring the ceremonial significance of the occasion.

Taking to his X handle (formerly Twitter), President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and highlighted the importance of the visit.

“I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my friend, President Macron @EmmanuelMacron, for the gracious welcome this splendid morning at the start of my state visit to France,” he wrote. “Nigeria and France have a rich history of collaboration across various sectors. I am eager to engage in our bilateral discussions and explore new avenues for partnership that can benefit both nations.”

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President Tinubu arrived in France on Wednesday and is scheduled for a three-day state visit.

The discussions between the two leaders will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties. Key areas of collaboration include agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition.

The visit reflects the growing partnership between Nigeria and France as both nations seek to deepen their cooperation across various sectors to promote mutual growth and development.