French President Emmanuel Macron commends Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his transformative leadership and commitment to advancing Nigeria’s development. Macron praised Tinubu’s efforts to improve security in the ECOWAS region and his ability to inspire confidence in the business community, making Nigeria an attractive destination for investment.
During a joint press conference in France, Macron expressed eagerness to establish a multi-sectoral partnership with Nigeria, focusing on health, creative industries, and climate change. He highlighted Nigeria’s role as a business hub for Nigerian financial institutions and discussed plans for collaboration in key areas such as food security, mining, and defense.
Macron congratulated Tinubu for his energy and dynamism in transforming Lagos and his country for the better, stating that France looks forward to working with Nigeria as a long-term partner. Supplemental agreements will be signed in critical mineral and energy sectors, further solidifying the partnership between the two countries.