President Tinubu Meets Macron Behind Closed Doors in Paris

(President Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, Paris. Photo Credit: X / Bayo Onanuga)

President Bola Tinubu had a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday.

The meeting was announced Friday by Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

He said the dinner reflected the strong relationship between Nigeria and France and their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

(President Bola Tinubu with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, during a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Photo Credit: X / Bayo Onanuga)

French President Emmanuel Macron received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner Thursday night at the Élysée Palace, reflecting the enduring relationship between Nigeria and France and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. pic.twitter.com/ld5j7apv9s

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