MACRON MEETS BUHARI, OPENS ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, VISITS AFRIKA SHRINE

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By: Jumoke Olasoji

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, will visit Nigeria for talks with President Muhammadu Buhari on security and terrorism, after which he will visit the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos on Tuesday, AFP reports.



Macron who is expected to arrive in Abuja at about 2:30 pm will depart the Federal Capital Territory for Lagos at 5 pm after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. Mr Macron is not a stranger to Nigeria as he trained as a senior civil servant at the French Embassy in Lagos in 2004, seven years after Fela died.

The Afrika Shrine was originally founded by Afro beat music legend, Fela Kuti, but was rebuilt and renamed New Afrika Shrine by his son, Femi Kuti.

His host, Lagos state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will use the occasion to promote tourism in Lagos. On Wednesday, President Macron is expected to open the magnificent Alliance Francaise building at 9am. Located in Ikoyi, the building is the biggest and best facility that blends today’s innovative and classy design with the traditions of the past.

This scenic upgraded Chateau-style Alliance Francaise means more Nigerians can learn about French culture and language in Lagos, the commercial capital. This is a welcome development, which is bound to promote greater interaction between Nigeria and France and expand business opportunities, cultural exchange and employment.

Later at 11 am Macron is expected to address the Tony Elumelu young entrepreneurs event at Eko Hotels & Suites. The event would be followed by a networking reception at the invitation of the Chairman of Chagoury Group, Mr. Ronald Chagoury.

Playing co-host to President Macron as he visits Nigeria will be the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Denys Gauer, a seasoned International diplomat who has served in various capacities both domestically and internationally on behalf of the French Foreign Ministry.


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