PHOTO: Otedola meets Tinubu in France

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola met with President Bola Tinubu in a private dinner in Paris, France. Otedola praised the president's economic policies as "bold and forward-thinking reforms" and highlighted the improvements in Nigeria's economy. These improvements include signs of economic recovery, increased foreign direct investment, and a more stable foreign exchange market.

The businessman also mentioned that Nigeria's foreign reserves stood at approximately $55 billion. Otedola expressed his pride in the president while sharing details of the meeting on social media. The specifics of the discussion during the private dinner were not disclosed. The meeting took place during President Tinubu's stay in France, where he held engagements with French officials and business stakeholders.

French President Emmanuel Macron also met Tinubu for a private dinner at the Élysée Palace on September 17, discussing the Nigeria-France relationship and bilateral cooperation. President Tinubu has been away from the country for a month, although the Presidency claimed it was an extension of a three-week vacation to Europe. There were reports that Tinubu's absence might be for health reasons, but the Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga denied this, stating that the president is "hale and hearty."