Tinubu and Macron thrill social media with Pidgin exchange on X

Social media is buzzing with excitement as Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged pleasantries in Pidgin on their respective X accounts

This friendly exchange came after Tinubu and his wife were warmly welcomed by Macron in France.

Macron’s post greeted first, while also sharing a fond memory of his time as a young intern at the French Embassy in Nigeria: “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 with equal warmth,expressing his delight in hearing that Macron’s memories of his time in Nigeria still inspire him, and emphasized the importance of building a partnership based on mutual respect and equality.

It reads:

“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 say 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!”