President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Nigeria on Wednesday, April 2, for a two-week working visit to Paris, France.
His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the trip in a statement released the same day.
According to the statement, the President will use the visit to assess his administration’s mid-term performance and review key achievements. He will also evaluate the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his second anniversary in office.
“This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year,” the statement read.
The Presidency highlighted recent economic progress as a sign of Tinubu’s commitment to his reform agenda. It cited the Central Bank of Nigeria’s report, which showed a significant increase in net foreign exchange reserves to $23.11 billion—an improvement from $3.99 billion in 2023, attributed to the administration’s fiscal policies.
Despite his absence, Tinubu will stay connected with his team and continue overseeing governance matters. The statement concluded by confirming that he is expected to return to Nigeria in about two weeks.
