President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for a critical tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda to participate in global summits focused on green industrialization and private sector growth.
ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart the nation’s capital on Saturday, May 2nd, for a strategic three-nation visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. The trip is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s bilateral ties and positioning the country at the forefront of continental economic and environmental discussions.
The President’s first stop will be France for preliminary engagements before heading to Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa-France Summit. Co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, the summit is themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.”
Between May 11th and 12th, President Tinubu will join other African leaders to deliberate on: Energy Transition and green industrialization, Digital Transformation across the continent, Restructuring the global financing architecture, Climate Action and infrastructure development.
This summit serves as a critical platform for Nigeria to advocate for youth empowerment and peace-building initiatives while reinforcing strategic partnerships with the French Republic.
Following the conclusion of the Nairobi summit, President Tinubu will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, for the annual Africa CEO Forum, scheduled for May 14th and 15th.
Operating under the theme “Scale or Fail,” this forum is recognized as the largest gathering of Africa’s private sector. Held in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), it brings together over 2,000 top executives, investors, and policymakers. The discussions will focus on building resilient industries through regional integration and cross-border investment.
At both international gatherings, President Tinubu is expected to deliver keynote statements highlighting his administration’s ongoing economic reforms. His primary objective is to showcase Nigeria as a stable, prime destination for global investment and growth.
The President will be accompanied by a delegation of ministers and senior aides. He is expected to hold several high-level meetings with global business titans and African heads of state before returning to Nigeria at the conclusion of the Rwanda summit.
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