French President, Emmanuel Macron, has stated that Bola Tinubu, his Nigerian counterpart, “is on a mission to transform Nigeria like he did when he was governor of Lagos State.”
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Macron made this known while speaking at a dinner in Paris, on Thursday, where he acknowledged Nigeria’s leadership in Africa, recognising its role as a “big brother” to the continent.
He praised Nigerians for their resilience and intellect, mentioning Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and late musician, Fela Kuti, as global figures.
“Nigeria is a formidable country with talented young people. Many Nigerians are exceptional in their chosen careers.
“You conquered military rule and took your liberty. President Tinubu transformed the economy in Lagos, and now you are on a mission to transform the country,” he added.
However, these accolades comes following shades of economic hardship, hunger and starvation Nigerians has been dealing with since the emergence of the Tinubu led government.
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