President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for a three-nation visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic partnerships.
A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, says his first stop will be France before heading to Nairobi to 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 reform of global financing systems.
Tinubu’s participation highlights Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with African nations and France, while promoting innovation, growth, and sustainable development across the continent.
Following the summit in Kenya, the President will travel to Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum from May 14–15. The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” will bring together over 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore strategies for accelerating economic growth, regional integration, and cross-border investment.
The event is held in partnership with the International Finance Corporation.
During both engagements, Tinubu is expected to present his administration’s economic reform agenda and hold high-level meetings with global and African business leaders to attract investment into Nigeria.
He will be accompanied by senior government officials and is expected to return to Nigeria after the Rwanda engagement.
