President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for a three-nation diplomatic trip covering France, Kenya, and Rwanda, as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s international partnerships and attract investment.
The trip was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that the President would be accompanied by senior government officials, including ministers and aides.
The President’s itinerary begins in France before he proceeds to Nairobi, Kenya, where he is scheduled to participate in the Africa-France Summit from May 11 to May 12.
The summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, will focus on key issues such as energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, and reforms to global financing systems, alongside climate action initiatives. Organised under the theme “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” the forum will bring together African and French leaders to deliberate on economic transformation, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological advancement, and peace-building across the continent.
Following the Kenya summit, President Tinubu will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Africa CEO Forum from May 14 to 15. The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” is organised in partnership with the International Finance Corporation and is expected to attract more than 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers.
At both events, the Nigerian president is expected to outline his administration’s economic reforms and efforts to position Nigeria as a leading destination for investment.
He will also hold meetings with global and African business leaders on the sidelines of the summits, before returning to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Rwanda.
