President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a two-week working visit to Paris, France, where he will evaluate his administration’s progress and outline strategies for the future.
His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the trip on Wednesday, stating that the visit would serve as a period of assessment and planning as the administration approaches its second anniversary.
“This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year,” Onanuga stated.
The President’s convoy was seen leaving his official residence at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time, marking the beginning of the visit.
According to the Presidency, recent economic improvements highlight the success of ongoing reforms. Officials pointed to a significant rise in Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves, which climbed to $23.11 billion from $3.99 billion in 2023.
The increase, they said, reflects the impact of the administration’s fiscal policies.
Despite his absence from the country, Tinubu will remain actively involved in governance and decision-making, the Presidency assured.
“He will return to Nigeria in about a fortnight,” the statement concluded.
