French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Nigeria this fall, the French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, has announced.
The ambassador made the disclosure while delivering his address at the celebration of France’s National Day on Tuesday night in Abuja, describing the upcoming trip as a significant opportunity to review and strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership.
Fonbaustier called the announcement a “scoop,” noting that Macron’s visit would come two years after President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Paris.
“Together, our two Presidents will assess the progress of our roadmap and outline the key elements of our relationship for the years to come. These will undoubtedly be ambitious and mutually beneficial for our two peoples,” he said.
The envoy emphasized that the Nigeria-France relationship is built on equality, mutual respect, and partnership without interference or prejudice.
He highlighted shared values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, while underscoring joint commitments to economic
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