Tinubu Lands In Kenya For Africa–France Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the high-level Africa–France Summit, a gathering focused on strengthening economic cooperation, innovation, climate action, and regional development across Africa and France.

According to Ireporter Online, the Nigerian leader’s aircraft, Nigeria Air Force 1, touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at approximately 12:15 a.m. local time on Monday, where he was received by senior Nigerian government officials.

Those on hand to welcome the President included Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola; and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.

The two-day summit is being co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto under the theme “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.” Key discussions are expected to centre on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, climate action, and reforms to the global financial system.

Tinubu’s participation is anticipated to further deepen Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties with African nations and France, while also showcasing ongoing domestic reforms aimed at enhancing investment inflows and sustainable economic growth.

On the sidelines of the summit, the President is expected to engage in bilateral talks with global investors and business leaders to explore opportunities across critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy.

Following the Nairobi engagements, President Tinubu is scheduled to proceed to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum holding from May 14 to May 15. The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” will bring together more than 2,000 policymakers, investors, and private sector leaders to deliberate on accelerating Africa’s economic transformation through regional integration and cross-border investment.