Macron described Tinubu’s state visit as a “big honour for France,” emphasising the strong partnership and friendship between the two nations.
Nigerians have taken to social media to react after French President, Emmanuel Macron tweeted in Pidgin.
This comes after President Bola Tinubu paid him a visit.
In a tweet on Thursday evening, Macron described Tinubu’s state visit as a “big honour for France,” emphasising the strong partnership and friendship between the two nations.
He stated, “Na big honour for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for dis state visit as one big partner and friend of today and tomorrow.”
Macron, who had interned at the French Embassy in Nigeria earlier in his career, also reflected on his connection to Nigeria, saying, “E still dey sweet me well well as I remember say I be young intern for French Embassy for Nigeria that time.”
While some hailed Macron, others slammed him.
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