Tinubu Returns to Lagos After Three-Nation Tour

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after concluding a three-nation diplomatic and investment tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he held meetings with global leaders, investors, and multilateral institutions on economic reforms and regional integration.

The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja at about 7:12 p.m. on Friday. He was received by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, and other senior government officials.

According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu used the visit to engage international investors on the economic reforms introduced by his administration, with emphasis on transparency, fiscal discipline, and long-term economic stability.

The statement noted that while in France, the President met with global investors and explained the rationale behind the administration’s economic policies. In Nairobi, Kenya, President Tinubu participated in the Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto.

At the summit, President Tinubu called for reforms in the global financial system and advocated stronger economic integration across Africa to support growth and prosperity on the continent. He also highlighted Nigeria’s blue economy potential and pledged to share the country’s maritime intelligence infrastructure with willing Gulf of Guinea states.

The President also held bilateral talks in Nairobi with Madagascan leader Michael Randrianirina before proceeding to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum. There, he joined other African leaders, investors, and chief executives to discuss strategies for accelerating economic transformation through regional integration and increased cross-border investments.

During the forum, President Tinubu also met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and held separate engagements with delegations from multinational organisations, including the International Finance Corporation, APM Terminals, and the Winme Group.

The Presidency said the meetings produced favourable outcomes and further showcased Nigeria’s ongoing economic reform agenda to international stakeholders. President Tinubu also participated in panel discussions focused on investment, infrastructure, and economic growth across Africa.

The statement added that the President is expected to participate in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress primaries in Lagos beginning on Saturday. He had earlier urged party members and aspirants to conduct themselves peacefully and uphold the overall interest of the party and the country.

Source: Vanguard