President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for a private visit to Paris, France ahead of the upcoming African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The President’s trip will see him engage in high-level discussions with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron before proceeding to Ethiopia for the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU Heads of State, scheduled from February 12 to 16, 2025.
A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu is expected to arrive in Addis Ababa early next week.
When he arrives the Ethiopian capital, he will join other African leaders in deliberating on key continental issues, including economic development, security, and regional cooperation.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital.
“In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State, scheduled from February 12th to 16th, 2025.
“The president will arrive in Addis Ababa early next week for the African Union summit.
“While in France, President Tinubu will meet with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron,” the statement reads.