President Bola Tinubu returned to Lagos after high-level engagements in France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he promoted Nigeria’s economic reforms, investment opportunities, regional integration, and Africa-focused financial cooperation at major international forums.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday following a three-nation diplomatic and economic engagement tour across France, Kenya, and Rwanda.
The President’s aircraft landed at about 7:12 p.m. at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, where he was received by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, alongside other senior government officials.
During his stay in France, President Tinubu met with global investors and used the opportunity to promote his administration’s economic reforms, with emphasis on transparency, fiscal discipline, and investor confidence. He also explained the rationale behind the rapid implementation of key policy reforms introduced by his government.
The Nigerian leader later travelled to Nairobi, where he participated in the Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto.
At the summit, Tinubu advocated reforms to the global financial system and called for stronger economic integration across Africa to drive sustainable growth and prosperity on the continent.
He also highlighted Nigeria’s growing potential in the blue economy sector, describing maritime development as a major pillar for Africa’s future economic advancement. The President further pledged to share Nigeria’s maritime intelligence infrastructure with willing Gulf of Guinea nations to strengthen regional cooperation and security.
While in Nairobi, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with Michael Randrianirina to discuss areas of mutual cooperation.
The President also attended the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, where African leaders, investors, and business executives discussed strategies for accelerating Africa’s economic transformation through regional integration, increased investments, and expanded cross-border partnerships.
During the forum, Tinubu held bilateral talks with Paul Kagame and engaged with delegations from multinational and multilateral organisations, including the International Finance Corporation, APM Terminals, and the Winme Group.
According to officials, the meetings produced favourable outcomes aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting investments into Nigeria.
President Tinubu also participated in several panel discussions focused on his administration’s economic reform agenda and Nigeria’s broader development priorities.
Following his return to Lagos, the President is expected to participate in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress primary elections scheduled to begin on Saturday.
Ahead of the exercise, Tinubu urged party members and aspirants to maintain peace and conduct themselves responsibly throughout the primaries.
He called on participants to “keep the peace and be ready to play as sportsmen and women in the overall interest of the party and our country.”
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