Tinubu to Attend Africa-France Summit and CEO Forum

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for an official visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, as stated by his special adviser, Bayo Onanuga. The trip will commence in France, where Tinubu is expected to attend the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, scheduled for May 11-12, 2023.

The summit will address critical issues such as energy transition, digital transformation, and climate action. Tinubu's participation in this summit will emphasize Nigeria's commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and France.

Following the summit, he will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, taking place from May 14-15, 2023. This forum, organized in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, aims to bring together business leaders and policymakers to discuss economic growth and investment across the continent.

During these summits, President Tinubu will deliver statements highlighting his administration's ongoing reforms and Nigeria's potential as a prime destination for investment growth. He will be accompanied by ministers and senior aides on this trip.