President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Saturday for official trips to France, Kenya, and Rwanda.
In a statement issued on Friday by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the journey will commence with a visit to France before continuing to Nairobi, Kenya.
Tinubu is scheduled to participate in the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, jointly hosted by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto.
The summit, slated for May 11 to 12, will address key areas such as energy transition, digital transformation, and climate action.
“President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from May 11th to May 12th. will underscore Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and the French Republic,” the statement read.
Following the Kenya engagement, the President will proceed to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum taking place from May 14 to 15.
The statement explained that the forum, organised in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, will convene business leaders and policymakers to deliberate on economic growth and investment opportunities across Africa.
“At the two summits, President Tinubu will deliver statements highlighting his administration’s ongoing reforms to reposition the nation as a prime destination for investment and growth.
“He will also hold high-level meetings with top-tier global and African business leaders.
“President Tinubu will be accompanied on the trip by some of his ministers and senior aides,” the statement added.
He is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding the Rwanda engagement.
