President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a two-week working visit to Paris, France, where he is expected to review his administration’s performance and strategize ahead of his second year in office.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Tinubu’s departure and outlined the objectives of the visit.
According to Onanuga, the President will use this period to assess key milestones achieved since assuming office in May 2023 and fine-tune ongoing economic and governance reforms.
“This working visit will provide an opportunity for the President to review his administration’s mid-term performance, evaluate ongoing reforms, and engage in strategic planning to deepen economic policies and accelerate national development,” the statement read.
Economic Progress and Policy Review
The Presidency highlighted the recent economic gains under Tinubu’s leadership, noting a significant increase in Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that net reserves have surged to $23.11 billion, a remarkable improvement from the $3.99 billion recorded in 2023.
Analysts see this as a reflection of the administration’s economic reforms, including policies aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market and attracting investment. The visit to France is expected to allow the President to explore further strategies to sustain this momentum.
The Presidency assured Nigerians that Tinubu will remain actively engaged in governance and in close contact with his team in Abuja.
The President will continue to oversee national affairs and will return to Nigeria in about a fortnight, Onanuga stated.
Tinubu’s trip comes at a crucial time as his administration approaches its second anniversary, with expectations high on the delivery of key policy promises.
