Tinubu inspects Republican Guard of honour in France (video)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accompanied by France President, Emmanuel Macron inspected the Republican Guard of Honour upon the commencement of his state visit to France on Thursday.

The ceremonial inspection took place at the Foyer of the National Des Invalides – A Military Museum for a military parade in honour of visiting President of Nigeria as part of Tinubu’s three-day state visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

The President’s arrival was marked by a display of military precision and pageantry, symbolizing the strong diplomatic ties between Nigeria and France.

The inspection of the Republican Guard is a traditional gesture of respect accorded to visiting heads of state.

Nigerian president Bola Tinubu (2ndR) and his wife Oluremi Tinubu arrive at the Elysee palace for a meeting with their French counterparts in Paris, on November 28, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP)

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (L) and his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu review a guard of honour during a ceremony at the Invalides in Paris, on November 28, 2024, as part of Tinubu’s state visit to France. (Photo by Michel Euler / POOL / AFP)

News360 Nigeria reports that the visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and foster collaboration in areas such as trade, security, and cultural exchange.

Tinubu is expected to engage in high-level discussions with French officials and business leaders during his stay.