Tinubu Returns To France On 2-Week ‘Retreat’
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday begin a two-week retreat in Paris, France.
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the trip will afford Tinubu an opportunity to review the progress of his administration’s ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his second anniversary.
Onanuga added, “During the visit, the president will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones.
“This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year.
“Recent economic strides reinforce the President’s commitment to these efforts, as evidenced by the Central Bank of Nigeria reporting a significant increase in net foreign exchange reserves to $23.11 billion—a testament to the administration’s fiscal reforms since 2023, when net reserves were $3.99 billion.
“While away, President Tinubu will remain fully engaged with his team and continue to oversee governance activities. He will return to Nigeria in about a fortnight.”
This trip is coming exactly two months after Tinubu visited Paris on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State.
Tinubu had previously travelled to France on a state visit from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at President Emmanuel Macron’s invitation.
During that trip, the two leaders signed agreements on developing critical infrastructure and ensuring long-term agricultural and food security in Nigeria.
The visit also saw the signing of an agreement between United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman Tony Elumelu and French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industry, Mr. Antoine Armand, for UBA to commence operations in Paris.
Tinubu has embarked on over 30 foreign trips since assuming office on May 29, 2023.
Tinubu Returns To France On 2-Week ‘Retreat’ is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
