President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived back in Abuja yesterday after an extensive two-week trip to Europe. His aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 9:50 PM.
Upon his return, he was welcomed by senior government officials, including Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, Chief of Staff (CoS) Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, Budget and Economic Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu, and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.
While in Paris, President Tinubu convened a high-level meeting with Mr. Massad Boulos, the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Advisor for Africa. Their discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on enhancing regional security and fostering sustainable economic development throughout Africa.
In addition, they explored collaborative strategies to promote lasting peace in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation and the involvement of regional stakeholders.
Tinubu departed Nigeria on April 2 and spent a considerable portion of his time in Paris, the capital of France. During the trip, he maintained regular communication with key government officials, overseeing vital national matters. This included issuing directives to security chiefs to tackle emerging security challenges in various regions of the country.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu foreign visits have reportedly, typically focused on diplomatic discussions, economic partnerships, security cooperation, and international relations.
Bilateral Agreements: Signing of agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in sectors like trade, security, and technology.
Investment Opportunities: Meetings with French investors and business leaders to promote Nigerian investment opportunities and attract foreign direct investment.
Cultural Exchange: Discussions on promoting cultural ties between Nigeria and France, possibly including initiatives related to education and tourism.
Security Cooperation: Engagements focused on addressing regional security issues, particularly concerning terrorism and organized crime.
Climate Change Initiatives: Discussions on collaboration in environmental sustainability and climate change response, aligning with global goals.
Multilateral Relations: Strengthening ties with France in multilateral forums and addressing global issues like health, education, and technology.
Networking with Diaspora: Engagement with the Nigerian community in France, emphasizing the importance of the diaspora in national development.