The President will return to Nigeria in about a fortnight, according to the Presidency
President Tinubu departing for Paris for a working visit on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, departed for Paris, France on a short working visit.
In a video shared by the Presidency, Tinubu was seen greeting top government officials before boarding the Presidential aircraft.
Those at the airport greeting the President before his departure were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Budget and Economic Planning Minister, Atiku Bagudu, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, among others.
Top government officials line up to bid President Tinubu farewell as he departs for Paris
An earlier statement signed by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said that during the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones.
President Tinubu in handshake with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Wike
According to him, Tinubu will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary.
President Tinubu waves as he departs for Paris for a working visit on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
“This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year.
“Recent economic strides reinforce the President’s commitment to these efforts, as evidenced by the Central Bank of Nigeria reporting a significant increase in net foreign exchange reserves to $23.11 billion—a testament to the administration’s fiscal reforms since 2023 when net reserves were $3.99 billion,” Onanuga said.
He added that while away, President Tinubu will remain fully engaged with his team and continue to oversee governance activities.
He will return to Nigeria in about a fortnight, according to the statement.
