President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa-France Summit set to commence on Monday.
The President touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at approximately 12:15 a.m. local time aboard an Airbus A330-200, according to a statement from the State House media office issued in the early hours of Monday.
Tinubu’s visit to Kenya forms part of his ongoing three-country diplomatic tour and marks his second trip to the East African nation since assuming office in July 2023.
Before arriving in Nairobi, the Nigerian leader had visited France, where he held meetings with international investors and reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to sustain fiscal discipline and economic reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s economy.
The Africa-France Summit, jointly hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, will be held from May 11 to May 12.
Organisers said the summit, themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” will focus on key issues including energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, climate action, and reforms in global financing systems.
The Presidency said Tinubu’s participation in the gathering demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to deepening partnerships with African countries and France.
“The President’s participation at the summit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and France,” the Presidency stated.
It added that Tinubu is expected to address participants on the economic reforms being implemented by his administration to position Nigeria as an attractive destination for investment and growth.
“He will present Nigeria’s reform agenda and ongoing efforts to reposition the country as a prime destination for investment and economic expansion,” the statement noted.
On the sidelines of the summit, the President is also expected to engage in bilateral discussions with African and international business leaders.
Following the Kenya visit, Tinubu is scheduled to travel to Kigali, Rwanda, for the annual Africa CEO Forum billed for May 14 to 15.
The President is expected back in Nigeria after the Rwanda engagement, ahead of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary slated for May 23.
