President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a multi-country trip to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, beginning Saturday, May 2, as part of efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, the visit will see Tinubu participate in high-level global summits focused on economic transformation, climate action, and investment partnerships across Africa.
What the statement is saying
President Tinubu is expected to attend the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where discussions will centre on key development priorities.
- “President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from May 11th to May 12th will underscore Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and the French Republic.”
The summit, themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” will bring together African and French leaders to deliberate on issues including energy transition, infrastructure, climate resilience, and digital transformation.
It will also serve as a platform to strengthen collaboration on economic and technological development.
More insights
Following the Kenya summit, the President will proceed to Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14–15.
- The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” will focus on accelerating economic transformation through regional integration and cross-border investments.
- It is expected to attract over 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond.
- The event is organised in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
During both engagements, President Tinubu is expected to present Nigeria’s reform agenda and highlight opportunities for investment, while also holding bilateral meetings with global and African business leaders.
He will be accompanied by senior government officials and is expected to return to Nigeria after the Rwanda engagement.
What you should know
The trip follows President Tinubu’s recent State Visit to the United Kingdom in March, which resulted in key investment agreements.
- A £746 million deal was secured to modernise Nigeria’s seaports.
- A £24 million investment was attracted from Associated British Foods.
- Over 30 UK companies are committed to partnerships aimed at implementing economic agreements.
These outcomes underscore Nigeria’s ongoing push to attract foreign investment and strengthen international economic partnerships.
