President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a high-level three-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening international partnerships and attracting increased foreign direct investment into Nigeria’s economy.
The President will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for an official visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to deepen economic cooperation, expand trade opportunities, and position Nigeria as a preferred destination for global investment.
According to a statement issued by the State House, President Tinubu’s trip will commence in France, where he is expected to engage with government officials, business leaders, investors, and development partners on strategic areas of cooperation capable of driving economic growth and industrial expansion in Nigeria.
The President will thereafter proceed to Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa-France Summit, jointly hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto.
The summit, scheduled for May 11 to 12 and themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” is expected to bring together African leaders, global investors, development institutions, and private sector stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for sustainable economic transformation across the continent.
Key discussions at the summit will focus on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, climate action, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological innovation, peace-building, and reforms to the global financing architecture.
Presidency sources noted that President Tinubu intends to leverage the engagements to market Nigeria’s economic reforms and investment opportunities in critical sectors such as energy, transportation, technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
The visit is also expected to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic relations with partner nations while reinforcing the administration’s commitment to attracting capital inflows, promoting regional integration, and accelerating economic development.
Following the Kenya engagement, President Tinubu will continue to Rwanda for further bilateral discussions focused on trade cooperation, innovation, intra-African partnerships, and regional stability.
Observers say the tour underscores Nigeria’s renewed foreign policy drive centered on economic diplomacy, strategic alliances, and investment-driven growth aimed at delivering long-term prosperity for Nigerians.
