President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria on Tuesday, September 10, 2025, held a private working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
The meeting, which took place behind closed doors, is part of ongoing diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and France aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Although details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed, diplomatic sources suggest that the agenda covered economic cooperation, security collaboration, and climate-related partnerships.
President Tinubu’s visit comes at a time when Nigeria is seeking to deepen foreign investment opportunities and expand partnerships in energy, technology, and infrastructure. France, one of Nigeria’s key European partners, has maintained longstanding economic and cultural relations with Africa’s largest economy.
Photographs from the Élysée Palace showed both leaders in a relaxed atmosphere, underscoring the cordial relationship between Abuja and Paris. The engagement is expected to pave the way for broader talks on trade, regional security, and Nigeria’s role within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
This marks President Tinubu’s second official meeting with Macron since assuming office, reinforcing France’s interest in Nigeria as a strategic partner in West Africa.
