President Bola Tinubu has boldly assured the French that Nigeria’s potential shines brightly, even in the chilly weather of Paris. During a warm moment with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Tinubu was asked if he felt the cold. With a smile, he quipped, “I’m not cold. I brought sunshine from Nigeria.”

Beyond his playful remark, the Nigerian president had a serious message for French investors during his visit to the Elysee Palace. Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria is fully open for business, highlighting the efforts his administration is making to foster a welcoming environment for foreign investments.

At a joint press conference with Macron, Tinubu shared his administration’s ongoing commitment to stabilizing Nigeria’s security system. “We’ve been working on stabilizing the security system in Nigeria, and we are getting closer and closer,” he affirmed. “We are doing better now in the area of security, and I can assure all investors that Nigeria is open for business.”

The president also stressed the importance of French expertise and investment in helping to develop Nigeria’s youthful population, underlining the growing opportunities for partnerships between the two nations.

Tinubu’s visit signals a new chapter of strengthened ties between Nigeria and France, with a focus on economic growth, security improvements, and youth development.