President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, led Nigeria’s government, diplomatic, and business delegation to the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and prosperity.
The Africa/France summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries across the continent.
Messrs Ruto and Macron, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Mahamoud Youssouf, Chairman of the African Union Commission, delivered opening statements.
On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with Madagascar’s President, Michael Randrianirina. He also met with the President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, and expressed Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2026 CAF awards.
At the summit, the French government advocated restructuring economic and political relations on the basis of equality and fairness. At the same time, African leaders emphasised the need for greater access to credit to fund major investments and stimulate economic growth.
