President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos following official visits to France, Kenya, and Rwanda as part of a three-nation international engagement tour.
The presidential aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 7:12 pm on Friday. He was received by top government officials including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, among others.
During his visit to France, President Tinubu met with global investors, where he emphasised transparency, fiscal discipline, and the rationale behind his administration’s ongoing economic reforms.
He also participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, where he advocated for reforms in the global financial system and stronger African economic integration.
While in Nairobi, the President held bilateral discussions with his Madagascan counterpart, focusing on areas of mutual cooperation.
In Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu joined African leaders, investors, and global CEOs at the Africa CEO Forum, where discussions centred on accelerating Africa’s economic transformation through regional integration and increased cross-border investment.
He also engaged in bilateral talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and met with representatives of multinational organisations including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), APM Terminals, and Winme Group, with discussions yielding positive outcomes.
President Tinubu further highlighted Nigeria’s potential in the blue economy, pledging collaboration on maritime intelligence sharing with willing Gulf of Guinea nations.
While in Lagos, the President is expected to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections scheduled to begin on Saturday. He has urged party members to maintain peace and conduct themselves with unity and sportsmanship in the interest of the party and the nation.
