President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday after a three-nation visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda.
The trips were part of the current administration’s efforts to attract investments and positioning Nigeria for economic growth.
The President’s aircraft touched down at at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, at 7:12 p.m., on Friday.
Tinubu was received by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other government officials.
Also at the airport was the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa and other senior government functionaries.
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While in France, Tinubu met with global investors and emphasised transparency, fiscal discipline, and the rationale behind the swift implementation of his administration’s bold economic reforms.
The President also participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France and President William Ruto of Kenya.
At the summit, Tinubu called for reforms in the global financial architecture and stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth, industrialisation, and long-term prosperity.
He also highlighted Nigeria’s blue economy potential as a cornerstone of Africa’s development and pledged to share Nigeria’s maritime intelligence infrastructure with willing Gulf of Guinea states.
While in Nairobi, Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with Madagascar’s President, Michael Randrianirina, to discuss regional cooperation and economic partnerships.
In Kigali, Rwanda, the President joined African leaders, investors, and chief executives at the Africa CEO Forum focused on accelerating Africa’s economic transformation through regional integration and cross-border investments.
Tinubu also held a bilateral meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, where both leaders discussed strengthening cooperation and advancing economic integration between their countries.
In Lagos, President Tinubu is expected to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries which begin on Saturday.
