President Bola Tinubu met with French President Emmanuel Macron for a private working lunch at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, focusing on deepening cooperation in areas such as economic reforms, security, energy transition, and investment opportunities. This encounter marks Tinubu’s seventh visit to Paris since assuming office in May 2023.

The meeting took place at the Élysée Palace, with the agenda centered around economic reforms, security, energy transition, and investment opportunities. The private working lunch signifies the importance of strengthening Nigeria-France bilateral relations.

Tinubu’s 10-day working leave, which began on September 4, will also include a visit to the United Kingdom before he returns to Nigeria. While the specific outcomes of the meeting with Macron are yet to be disclosed, the engagement underscores Nigeria’s efforts to foster stronger global partnerships and attract foreign direct investment.