President Bola Tinubu, during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée on November 28, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in critical sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense.

Tinubu highlighted the importance of private-sector participation in addressing food security and positioned Nigeria’s evolving financial sector as a key driver for attracting French investments.

He emphasized the need to develop youth-focused training programs, encouraging France to collaborate in equipping Nigerian youths with entrepreneurial and developmental skills.

Tinubu also spotlighted the untapped potential of Nigeria’s solid minerals and blue economy, particularly in fisheries, as lucrative areas for investment.

On security, he stressed the importance of collective responsibility to combat terrorism and foster regional stability, assuring that Nigeria remains a reliable partner in progress.

President Macron praised Tinubu’s visionary leadership, emphasizing the shared goal of fostering stronger bilateral relations.

He pledged to encourage French investments in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and strengthen partnerships across various industries, underscoring Nigeria’s vital role in driving regional and global progress.