RismadarVoice Reporters, May 2, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday depart Abuja on a three-nation trip to France, Kenya, and Rwanda as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s international partnerships and attract investment.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s first stop will be France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa-France Summit scheduled for May 11 to 12, 2026.
The summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, will focus on critical issues such as energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, climate action, and the restructuring of the global financing architecture.
The statement noted that President Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to deepening strategic relations with African countries and France, while advancing shared goals in economic growth and sustainable development.
The summit, themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” is expected to bring together African and French leaders to deliberate on economic transformation, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological advancement, and peace-building initiatives.
Following the Kenya engagement, President Tinubu will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Africa CEO Forum slated for May 14 to 15.
With the theme “Scale or Fail,” the forum is regarded as the largest gathering of private sector leaders, investors, and policymakers on the continent. It will focus on strategies to accelerate economic transformation through regional integration and increased cross-border investments.
Organised in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the forum will host over 2,000 top executives and government leaders.
At both events, President Tinubu is expected to present his administration’s economic reform agenda aimed at positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for investment and business growth.
He will also hold bilateral meetings with global and African business leaders.
