President Bola Tinubu began a two-day state visit to France on Thursday, aiming to foster stronger economic collaboration between Nigeria and France.
In a significant gesture, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Tinubu at the historic Invalides Memorial Complex in Paris, marking the first official state visit by a Nigerian leader to France in over 20 years.
The visit highlights France’s renewed focus on building stronger relationships with English-speaking African nations, especially after facing diplomatic hurdles with some of its former allies in the region.
This state visit is expected to pave the way for increased bilateral investments, enhanced trade relations, and a renewed strategic partnership between the two nations.
