Breaking: Tinubu Shifts Foreign Tour Schedule, Trip Rescheduled Amid Last-Minute Changes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rescheduled the start of his planned three-nation trip, moving the departure date from Saturday to Sunday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The adjustment was announced on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via his official X account.

“President Tinubu has rescheduled his three-nation trip to begin on Sunday, instead of Saturday as earlier stated,” he wrote.

No official reason was given for the change in schedule.

The President is expected to travel to France, Kenya, and Rwanda as part of the tour. The trip will begin in France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya.

Tinubu is scheduled to attend the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi from May 11 to 12. The summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, will focus on key issues such as energy transition, digital transformation, and climate action.

According to the Presidency, the summit will also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic partnerships with African countries and France.

Following the Kenya engagement, Tinubu will proceed to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14 to 15.

The forum, organised in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, will bring together global business leaders and policymakers.

During the engagements, the President is expected to deliver speeches highlighting ongoing economic reforms aimed at improving Nigeria’s investment climate.

He will also hold meetings with African and international investors throughout the trip.

Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Rwanda, accompanied by senior government officials and ministers.