By Babatunda Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu departs for Paris on Wednesday for a short working visit aimed at assessing his administration’s mid-term performance and reviewing key milestones.
According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will serve as a strategic retreat where the President will evaluate the progress of ongoing reforms and plan for the second half of his tenure.
“This period of reflection will guide efforts to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year,” the statement read.
The statement also highlighted Nigeria’s recent economic progress, citing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s report of a significant rise in net foreign exchange reserves to $23.11 billion—an improvement from $3.99 billion in 2023.
While in Paris, President Tinubu will remain actively engaged with his team and continue to oversee governance. He is expected to return to Nigeria in about two weeks.
Nigeria and France maintain strong economic, security, and cultural ties, with France being a key trade and investment partner. Both nations continue to collaborate on various development and security initiatives.
