President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday for an official visit to three countries: France, Kenya, and Rwanda.
According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s first stop will be France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya, where he will participate in the Africa-France Summit scheduled for May 11–12.
The summit, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto, will focus on key issues including energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, climate action, and reforms in global financing systems.
President Tinubu’s participation is expected to reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with both African nations and France. The summit, themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” will bring together leaders to address economic transformation, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and technological advancement across the continent.
Following the summit in Kenya, the President will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Africa CEO Forum from May 14–15.
The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” will gather over 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore strategies for accelerating Africa’s economic growth through regional integration and cross-border investment.
The event is organised in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and serves as a major platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors.
During both engagements, President Tinubu is expected to present his administration’s economic reform agenda and engage with global and African business leaders to attract investment into Nigeria.
He will be accompanied by selected ministers and senior government officials, and is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding the Rwanda engagement.
