President Tinubu arrives Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday to participate in the high-level Africa-France Summit, which will focus on key areas such as investment, innovation, climate action, and regional growth.

Tinubu’s official aircraft, Nigeria Air Force 1, landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi at approximately 12:15 a.m. local time.

Upon arrival, he was received by a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials, including Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.

The two-day summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, is themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.” It will focus on crucial issues like energy transition, green industrialization, digital transformation, climate action, and the restructuring of the global financing architecture.

President Tinubu’s participation is expected to reinforce Nigeria’s strategic partnerships with African nations and France, highlighting the country’s ongoing reforms designed to position it as a major destination for investment and sustainable growth.

On the sidelines of the summit, Tinubu is anticipated to hold bilateral meetings with global and African business leaders to attract investment into Nigeria’s key sectors. The summit provides an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s economic potential and its commitment to fostering innovation and regional development.

Following the Nairobi engagement, President Tinubu is scheduled to travel to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, set for May 14 to May 15. The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” is expected to draw over 2,000 investors, policymakers, and private sector leaders, who will discuss accelerating economic transformation through regional integration and cross-border investments.