President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos following his official visits to France, Kenya and Rwanda.
The President’s aircraft reportedly landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 7:12 p.m. on Friday.
Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila Receive Tinubu
According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu was received by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa and other government officials.
The Presidency said Tinubu held meetings with global investors during his stay in France, where he reportedly highlighted his administration’s economic reforms, transparency and fiscal discipline policies.
Tinubu Attends Africa Forward Summit
The President also attended the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, alongside other African leaders and business executives.
The summit was co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto.
At the event, Tinubu reportedly called for reforms in the global financial system and stronger African economic integration.
He also spoke on Nigeria’s blue economy potential and pledged to share the country’s maritime intelligence infrastructure with willing Gulf of Guinea nations.
Meetings In Rwanda
During the trip, Tinubu also held a bilateral meeting with Madagascan President Michael Randrianirina.
In Kigali, Rwanda, the Nigerian leader participated in the Africa CEO Forum alongside investors, CEOs and African leaders discussing regional integration and investment opportunities across the continent.
He also met with Paul Kagame and delegations from multinational organisations including the International Finance Corporation and APM Terminals.
According to the Presidency, the meetings recorded “notable favourable outcomes.”
APC Primaries Next
The statement further disclosed that Tinubu would participate in the upcoming All Progressives Congress primaries scheduled to begin on Saturday in Lagos.
The President had earlier urged party members to maintain peace and conduct themselves responsibly during the exercise.