President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for a multi-nation visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships and investment outlook.
The President’s first stop will be France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the upcoming 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 reforms to the global financial system.
With the theme “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” the summit will bring together African and French leaders to deliberate on economic transformation, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological advancement, and peace-building efforts. Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to deepening strategic ties with both African nations and France.
Following the Kenya engagement, the President will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, holding from May 14 to 15. The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” is expected to convene over 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss strategies for accelerating Africa’s economic growth through regional integration and cross-border investments.
Organised in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, the forum will serve as a platform for high-level discussions on building resilient and competitive industries across the continent.
At both summits, President Tinubu is expected to highlight his administration’s economic reforms aimed at positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for investment, while also engaging in strategic meetings with global and African business leaders.
The President will be accompanied by key ministers and senior aides and is expected to return to Nigeria after the Rwanda engagement.
