President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron delighted many by exchanging pleasantries in Pidgin English on X (formerly Twitter) during Tinubu’s official visit to France.
Macron, recalling his time as a young intern at the French embassy in Lagos, kicked off the friendly exchange by welcoming Tinubu in Pidgin.
The Nigerian president responded in kind, demonstrating camaraderie and cultural connection, which sparked excitement among Nigerians online.
“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,” Macron wrote.
In response, Tinubu thanked his host, saying the two countries must continue to build their partnership.
“Merci beaucoup, President Macron @EmmanuelMacron. 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 says di connection between our two countries strong and go continue dey strong.
“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!” he wrote.
Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, left Nigeria for France on Wednesday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of the French leader.
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