President Tinubu being received at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and top officials.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos following a series of high-level diplomatic and economic engagements across Europe and Africa, marking the end of a multi-country trip aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships.
The presidential aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja at approximately 7:12 p.m. on Friday. The Nigerian leader was welcomed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat and other senior government officials.
Also present at the reception were the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, among other dignitaries.
Tinubu’s trip covered France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he held discussions with global investors, policymakers, and African leaders. During his stop in France, the President met with international stakeholders, highlighting his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline and transparency as part of ongoing economic reforms.
In Nairobi, Kenya, Tinubu participated in the Africa Forward Summit, a major gathering co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto. At the summit, he advocated for changes to the global financial system and emphasized the importance of deeper economic integration across the African continent.
The Nigerian leader also used the platform to promote opportunities within Nigeria’s blue economy, stressing its potential to drive regional growth. He further pledged to share Nigeria’s maritime intelligence capabilities with other countries in the Gulf of Guinea to enhance cooperation and security.
While in Kenya, Tinubu held bilateral talks with Madagascar’s president, as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and economic collaboration across the region.
The President’s final stop was Kigali, Rwanda, where he joined fellow African leaders and global business executives at the Africa CEO Forum. The discussions focused on practical strategies for accelerating Africa’s economic transformation through cross-border investments and regional partnerships.
He also met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and engaged with representatives of multinational organizations, including the International Finance Corporation and other major investors, with reports indicating positive outcomes for Nigeria.
Throughout the trip, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s reform agenda and used various platforms to present Nigeria as a viable destination for investment and economic expansion.
Back in Lagos, the President is expected to participate in activities related to the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. Ahead of the exercise, he urged party members and aspirants to maintain peace and demonstrate sportsmanship.
In a statement to party faithful, Tinubu said participants should “keep the peace and be ready to play as sportsmen and women in the overall interest of the party and our country.”
The visit underscores Nigeria’s renewed push for international collaboration and economic repositioning, as the administration continues to engage global partners while managing domestic political processes.
