President Bola Tinubu will depart Nigeria on Wednesday for a two-week working visit to Paris, France, where he will review his administration’s performance and strategize for the second half of his term.
The visit, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, will serve as a retreat for the President to assess key milestones, evaluate ongoing reforms, and map out plans to deepen economic and governance initiatives.
The retreat is expected to provide Tinubu an opportunity for reflection on his administration’s achievements since assuming office in May 2023.
“This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year,” Onanuga said.
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He highlighted recent economic gains as a key indicator of progress, citing a sharp rise in Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves, which climbed from $3.99 billion in 2023 to $23.11 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
“This increase is a testament to the administration’s fiscal and economic reforms,” the statement noted.
Despite his time away, Tinubu is expected to remain fully engaged with governance, working closely with his team remotely.
The statement assured that he would continue to oversee national affairs and remain actively involved in decision-making.
President Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria in two weeks.
© Ripples Nigeria