France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, has expressed his delight over President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to France, describing it as a significant moment of friendship and partnership.
Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with France in key sectors during his joint conference with Macron in Paris on Thursday.
In a tweet posted after hosting the Nigerian leader, Macron shared his fond memories of Nigeria, where he once served as a young intern at the French Embassy.
Writing in Pidgin, he said, “Na big honour for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for dis State visit as one big partner and friend of today and tomorrow.
“E still dey sweet me well well as I remember say I be young intern for French Embassy for Nigeria that time.”
President Tinubu, in his reply, also chose Pidgin to express his appreciation for the warm reception in France and the shared history between the two nations.
He wrote, “Merci beaucoup, President Macron @EmmanuelMacron. Na big privilege to dey strengthen dis bond wey join Nigeria and France together. E sweet me well well to hear say di memories of your time as young intern for Nigeria still dey inspire you. E show say di connection between our two countries strong and go continue dey strong.”
Tinubu emphasised the importance of building a partnership founded on mutual respect and equality, which he said would drive progress for both nations.
“We must to continue dey build dis our partnership wey stand for mutual respect and equality, wey go help di dreams of our people today and create better future for tomorrow. Thanks for di warm welcome and fruitful meetings, my padi!”
