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    Tinubu, Macron Exchange Pidgin Banter on Social Media

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    Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron have taken to social media to exchange banter in pidgin, a lingua franca commonly used by most Nigerians.

    The exchange occurred at the start of Tinubu’s three-day working visit to France.
    Macron welcomed Tinubu to France, saying, “Na big honor for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for dis State visit as one big partner and friend of today and tomorrow.

    E still dey sweet me well well as I remember say I be young intern for French Embassy for Nigeria that time.”
    Tinubu responded, thanking Macron for the warm reception. “Merci beaucoup, President Macron @EmmanuelMacron.

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    Na big privilege to dey strengthen dis bond wey join Nigeria and France together. E sweet me well well to hear say di memories of your time as young intern for Nigeria still dey inspire you. E show say di connection between our two countries strong and go continue dey strong.”

    Tinubu emphasized the importance of building a partnership based on mutual respect and equality. “We must to continue dey build dis our partnership wey stand for mutual respect and equality, wey go help di dreams of our people today and create better future for tomorrow. Thanks for di warm welcome and fruitful meetings, my padi!” ¹
    This exchange highlights the growing friendship between Nigeria and France, with both leaders demonstrating their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

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