President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a three-nation official visit beginning Saturday, May 2, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic engagements across Africa and beyond.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the State House on Thursday, May 1, 2026, and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to the statement, the President will travel to France, Kenya, and Rwanda during the course of the trip, which includes participation in two major international economic and political forums.
President Tinubu is expected to make a brief stop in France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya, where he will attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled for next week.
The summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, will focus on key global and continental issues such as energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, climate action, and reforms of the global financial architecture.
The Nigerian leader is scheduled to participate in sessions holding from May 11 to May 12, where he is expected to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with African nations and France in driving sustainable development.
Under the theme “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” the summit will bring together African and French leaders to discuss economic transformation, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological advancement, climate resilience, and peacebuilding across the continent.
Following his engagements in Kenya, President Tinubu will proceed to Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14 and 15.
The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” is one of Africa’s largest private sector gatherings, convening more than 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore strategies for accelerating economic growth through regional integration, cross-border investment, and stronger industrial competitiveness.
Organised in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the forum is expected to serve as a major platform for strengthening collaboration between governments and the private sector in building resilient African economies.
During both engagements, President Tinubu is expected to present Nigeria’s ongoing reform agenda aimed at attracting investment, boosting economic growth, and positioning the country as a leading destination for business in Africa.
He will also hold a series of high-level meetings with global and African business leaders on the sidelines of the events.
The President will be accompanied by selected ministers and senior government officials, and is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Rwanda.