Tinubu lands in Kenya, joins African Leaders, Macron at Major Summit

Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, in the early hours of Monday to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, a major continental gathering focused on economic transformation, regional cooperation and sustainable development across Africa.

The presidential aircraft touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at about 12:18 a.m. local time, marking the beginning of a high-level diplomatic engagement expected to bring together African leaders, global policymakers and development partners.

President Tinubu was received on arrival by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, alongside the Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Isaac Parashina, senior government officials and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Kenya.

The summit, jointly hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to focus on strengthening Africa’s economic future through deeper cooperation in trade, digital innovation, infrastructure, climate resilience and investment partnerships.

According to the Presidency, Tinubu’s participation reflects Nigeria’s commitment to promoting African unity, expanding regional economic collaboration and advancing strategic partnerships capable of accelerating development across the continent.

The summit is also expected to provide a platform for bilateral and multilateral engagements between African leaders and international stakeholders aimed at unlocking new opportunities for growth and continental integration.

During the meetings, President Tinubu is expected to hold discussions on key issues affecting Africa’s economic future, including trade expansion, food security, climate action, digital economy development and maritime cooperation.

The President’s delegation includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.

Others on the delegation are the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi; Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Amb. Ayodele Oke; and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, Minister of State designate for Foreign Affairs.

The Africa Forward Summit is expected to attract heads of state, business executives, investors and policy experts from across Africa and beyond as discussions intensify on building stronger African-led solutions to economic and developmental challenges.

The Presidency said Tinubu’s attendance aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its broader objective of positioning Nigeria as a leading voice in shaping Africa’s economic and diplomatic future.