President Tinubu, French President Engage in Warm Pidgin Exchange on Social Media

Social media platforms are abuzz with excitement after Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in a friendly exchange in Pidgin English on X (formerly Twitter). The lighthearted interaction between the two leaders followed their warm meeting in France, where Tinubu and his wife were welcomed by Macron on a state visit.

The exchange began with a post from Macron, who shared a personal memory from his time as a young intern at the French Embassy in Nigeria. He warmly greeted Tinubu, 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.” Macron also expressed nostalgia for his earlier experiences in Nigeria, noting, “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 and appreciation, acknowledging Macron’s memories of Nigeria and emphasizing the strong and enduring relationship between their two countries. “Merci beaucoup, President Macron @EmmanuelMacron. Na big privilege to dey strengthen dis bond wey join Nigeria and France together,” Tinubu wrote, expressing his gratitude for the longstanding connection between Nigeria and France.

The Nigerian president continued by saying, “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’s words highlighted the deep ties between the two nations and underscored the importance of their relationship in both the present and future.

Emphasizing the significance of mutual respect and equality, Tinubu stated, “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.” His message conveyed a shared vision for fostering closer ties between Nigeria and France, focusing on cooperation for the benefit of both nations and their citizens.

The exchange between the two leaders captured the attention of many social media users, who praised the light-hearted and genuine tone of the conversation. It also reflected the growing collaboration between the two countries in various sectors, from trade to cultural exchange, and marked a significant moment in international diplomacy.

In his closing remarks, Tinubu thanked Macron for the “warm welcome and fruitful meetings,” referring to the French president as “my padi,” a term of endearment in