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President Bola Tinubu arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, in the early hours of Monday to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, according to a State House press release.
The president’s aircraft touched down at approximately 00:18 a.m. local time.
Tinubu was received on arrival by the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, the High Commissioner of Kenya in Nigeria, Isaac Parashina, and senior Kenyan government officials, alongside members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Kenya.
The Africa-France Summit will be co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.
“President Tinubu’s participation in the summit underscores Nigeria’s enduring commitment to advancing African unity, deepening regional economic cooperation, and fostering strategic partnerships to accelerate sustainable development across the continent,” the statement read.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of the Africa-France Summit holding May 11-12.
The President was received by Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affair, Kenya, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and… pic.twitter.com/Ae9Smk9sEE
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) May 11, 2026
The Africa Forward Summit brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to deliberate on economic transformation, trade expansion, digital innovation, infrastructure development, climate resilience, and collective prosperity for the continent.
During the summit, Tinubu is expected to engage in high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic relations with fellow African nations and reaffirm Nigeria’s leadership role in shaping the continent’s future.
“The President’s attendance reflects the administration’s steadfast dedication to promoting Africa-driven solutions to continental challenges and advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda through strategic international engagement,” the statement said.
The president is accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.
Others include the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPCO), the Minister of State designate for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, the Director General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, and the Nigerian Ambassador to France, Ambassador Ayodele Oke.
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU ARRIVES IN NAIROBI FOR AFRICA FORWARD SUMMIT
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, in the early hours of Monday to participate in the highly anticipated Africa Forward Summit.…
— Fredrick Nwabufo (@FredrickNwabufo) May 11, 2026
