Tinubu To Attend Key Summits In France, Kenya, And Rwanda

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja to travel to France, Kenya, and Rwanda on official business.

The trip will start with a stop in France before moving on to Nairobi, Kenya, according to a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Advisor on Information and Strategy.

William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, which Tinubu is anticipated to attend.

The summit, which is set for May 11–12, will concentrate on topics like digital transformation, energy transition, 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.

“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 the Rwanda engagement.

We wish President Tinubu a safe and smooth journey as he travels to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. May he be granted journey mercies and a fruitful stay in each country. Safe travels and successful engagements ahead.”