President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has begun a three-nation diplomatic mission covering France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he is expected to participate in major international summits aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, climate action, and investment opportunities across Africa and beyond.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the visit forms part of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to deepen diplomatic engagement with global partners while positioning the country as a key player in international economic discussions.
The President is scheduled to depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, beginning his tour in France before proceeding to Kenya and Rwanda for a series of high-level engagements.
Focus on Africa-France Economic Partnership
In Kenya, President Tinubu will attend the Africa-France Summit, a major international gathering co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto.
The summit is expected to focus on critical issues such as energy transition, green industrialisation, digital innovation, climate change, infrastructure development, and reforms in the global financial system.
The event, themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” will bring together African leaders and French officials to discuss pathways for stronger economic collaboration and sustainable development.
President Tinubu is expected to use the platform to reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to economic reforms and attract international investment into key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Rwanda Engagement at Africa CEO Forum
Following the Kenya engagement, the President will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14 and 15.
The forum is one of Africa’s largest private sector gatherings, bringing together over 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across the world.
This year’s edition, themed “Scale or Fail,” will focus on accelerating industrial growth, regional integration, and private sector-led development across the continent.
Organisers, in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), say the forum aims to promote policies that support competitive African industries and cross-border investment opportunities.
Nigeria’s Position on Global Stage
During the summit engagements, President Tinubu is expected to deliver keynote addresses outlining Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda, ongoing reforms, and investment opportunities in sectors such as energy, technology, agriculture, and infrastructure.
He will also hold bilateral meetings with world leaders and global business executives to strengthen Nigeria’s international partnerships.
Officials say the trip reflects Nigeria’s broader strategy to expand diplomatic ties, attract foreign direct investment, and strengthen its voice in global economic policymaking.
The President is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Rwanda.
President Tinubu’s diplomatic tour underscores Nigeria’s growing involvement in global economic discussions, particularly around Africa’s development agenda, climate action, and investment-driven growth strategies.
The outcomes of the summits are expected to shape future cooperation between Nigeria, Europe, and other African nations in addressing shared economic challenges.
