By Peace Udugba
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday met with French President Emmanuel Macron for a working private lunch at the Élysée Palace in Paris, as part of his ongoing official visit to France.
The meeting was confirmed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X, where he shared updates and photos from the engagement.
“President Bola Tinubu, with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, during a working private lunch at the Élysée Palace, Paris. Wednesday, September 10, 2025,” Onanuga wrote.
President Tinubu also posted on his official X account, describing the meeting as “productive.” He said both leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to strengthen ties for mutual prosperity and global stability.
“Had a productive lunch with President Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron today Wednesday at the Élysée Palace,” Tinubu stated. “We reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen our partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.
Tinubu began his 2025 annual working leave on September 4. The 10-day leave includes visits to France and the United Kingdom before his return to Nigeria.
