By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
President Bola Tinubu plans to leave Abuja, Nigeria for a 14-day working trip to Paris, France where he intends to evaluate his government’s progress halfway through their term and review significant achievements.
This information was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, who serves as the spokesman for the President, on Wednesday.
As stated, Tinubu plans to utilize the gathering in Paris to assess the advancement of current reforms and participate in strategic planning as his administration approaches its two-year mark.
"This phase of introspection will shape strategies to enhance current reforms and expedite the nation’s developmental goals for the upcoming year," stated the announcement.
The statement went on to say that the latest economic progress strengthened the President’s dedication to these initiatives, illustrated by the Central Bank of Nigeria announcing a substantial rise in net foreign exchange reserves to $23.11 billion.
This indicated that it was a result of the administration's fiscal policies implemented since 2023, starting from the point where net reserves stood at $3.99 billion.
During his absence, President Tinubu will stay thoroughly connected with his team and keep monitoring governmental operations.
"He plans to go back to Nigeria in approximately two weeks," Onanuga stated.
The relationship between Nigeria and France is multi-layered, covering areas such as economics, security, and culture. France stands out as an important trade ally and investment source for Nigeria, while also working alongside Nigerian counterparts on matters of security and developmental projects.