President Bola Tinubu, left Abuja for Paris, France, on a private visit before heading to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the upcoming African Union (AU) Summit.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the trip in a statement on Wednesday.
“In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State, scheduled from February 12th to 16th, 2025,” Onanuga stated.
During his stay in France, Tinubu is also scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron before proceeding to Ethiopia.
The presidential spokesperson further noted that Tinubu is expected to arrive in Addis Ababa early next week for the high-level continental gathering.
