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Tinubu departs Abuja for official three-nation tour

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  • President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a three-nation official tour, with the first leg in France.
  • He will attend the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on energy transition, digital transformation, and climate action.
  • The President will also participate in the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss economic growth and investment, accompanied by ministers and aides.

President Bola Tinubu commenced a significant three-nation tour on Sunday, departing from Abuja to engage in high-level discussions in France, Kenya, and Rwanda. This diplomatic outreach underscores Nigeria's commitment to strengthening international partnerships and positioning the nation as a prime destination for investment and growth on the global stage.

The President's itinerary includes crucial engagements at the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto. The summit's focus on pressing issues such as energy transition, digital transformation, and climate action highlights Nigeria's proactive stance on continental and global challenges.

Following the summit, President Tinubu will travel to Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum. This event, organized in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, will convene business leaders and policymakers to deliberate on economic development and investment opportunities across Africa. The President's participation in these forums, alongside key ministers and senior aides, signals a determined effort to attract foreign investment and foster economic reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustained growth and prosperity.

President Tinubuโ€™s participation at the summit from May 11 to May 12 will underscore Nigeriaโ€™s unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and the French Republic.

โ€” Bayo OnanugaPresident's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, explaining the significance of Tinubu's attendance at the Africa-France Summit.
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