President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Saturday for official visits to France, Kenya, and Rwanda.
In a statement released on Friday by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the trip will begin with a stop in France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya.
Tinubu is slated to attend the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, which is co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto.
The summit, held from May 11 to 12, will address problems 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 fly to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum on May 14-15.
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.
