President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Abuja for the first leg of his official three-nation visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda.
Video footage from the departure ceremony showed the president arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in a black SUV, where he was greeted on the red carpet by senior government officials.
He exchanged pleasantries with dignitaries before proceeding towards the waiting Nigerian Air Force aircraft.
As Tinubu boarded the plane via the red-carpeted stairs, members of the armed forces in camouflage and formal uniforms saluted while the aircraft prepared for takeoff.
“President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from May 11 to May 12 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, which takes place from May 14 to 15.
According to the announcement, the summit, conducted in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, would bring together business executives and policymakers from around the continent to debate economic growth and investment.
“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.
The president is expected to return to Nigeria after the Rwanda engagement.
