Tinubu arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Africa Forward Summit holding in Nairobi, Kenyan capital, is expected to engage in high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic relations with fellow African countries, while reaffirming West Africa country’s leadership role in shaping the continent’s future

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, early Monday, May 11, 2026, arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi, Kenyan capital, to participate in the highly anticipated Africa Forward Summit.

Tinubu’s Presidential jet touched down at approximately 00:18 a.m. local time, said the Presidency.

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Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who disclosed this Monday, May 11, 2026, in a statement, noted Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, the High Commissioner of Kenya in Nigeria, Isaac Parashina, alongside senior Kenyan Government officials and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Kenya received President Tinubu on arrival in the country.

The statement explained the Africa/France Summit would be co-hosted by Williams Ruto of Kenya and French President Emmanuel Macron.

The Federal Government also said President Tinubu’s participation in the summit underscored Nigeria’s enduring commitment to advancing African unity, deepening regional economic cooperation, and fostering strategic partnerships to accelerate sustainable development across the continent.

Onanuga stated the Africa Forward Summit would attract Heads of State, policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to deliberate on innovative pathways for economic transformation, trade expansion, digital innovation, infrastructure development, climate resilience, and collective prosperity for the continent.

During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to engage in high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic relations with fellow African countries, while reaffirming Nigeria’s leadership role in shaping the continent’s future, the statement further noted.

The Presidential aide said Tinubu’s attendance as well “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 Nigerian leader 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 are 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, Amb. Ayodele Oke.