A tweet by French President Emmanuel Macron, written in Nigerian Pidgin to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to France, has sparked a wave of reactions online.
In the tweet shared on Thursday evening, Macron described Tinubu’s state visit as a “big honour for France,” highlighting the strong friendship and partnership between the two nations.
He wrote, “Na big honour 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 reminisced about his time as a young intern at the French Embassy in Nigeria, adding, “E still dey sweet me well well as I remember say I be young intern for French Embassy for Nigeria that time.”
The post has drawn diverse reactions, with many praising Macron’s cultural connection to Nigeria. Some also used the opportunity to advocate for Pidgin English to be officially recognized as Nigeria’s national language.
