President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a private visit, as he makes his way to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the African Union summit. The president’s trip to France will include a meeting with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron.

In a statement, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, revealed that 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. Onanuga stated that the president will arrive in Addis Ababa early next week for the summit.

The African Union summit will bring together leaders from across the continent to discuss key issues and promote cooperation. President Tinubu’s attendance at the summit demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to African unity and cooperation. Onanuga noted that the president’s private visit to France is an opportunity for him to engage with his French counterpart and strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.