By Patrick Idowu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Nigeria today for Paris, France, on a short working visit to assess his administration’s midterm performance and review ongoing reforms.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will use the retreat to evaluate key milestones and set strategic plans 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.
Highlighting recent economic gains, Onanuga noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves have surged to $23.11 billion, a sharp increase from $3.99 billion in 2023. He credited this growth to the administration’s fiscal policies.
Despite being away, the President will remain actively engaged with his team and oversee governance remotely.
He is expected to return to Nigeria in about two weeks.
