President Bola Tinubu has departed Nigeria for France, kicking off a three-nation official visit that will also take him to Kenya and Rwanda.

The presidential aircraft took off from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday, marking the beginning of a diplomatic tour focused on strengthening economic partnerships and attracting foreign investment.

According to the presidency, Tinubu’s first stop is France before proceeding to Nairobi, where he will participate in the Africa–France Summit scheduled for May 11 to May 12.

The summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, will address key issues such as energy transition, climate action, digital transformation, and economic cooperation.

During the summit, the Nigerian leader is expected to engage with global leaders and investors as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s international economic ties.

Following the Nairobi meeting, Tinubu will travel to Kigali to attend the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14 to May 15.

The forum will convene top business executives and policymakers to explore investment opportunities and strategies for driving economic growth across the continent.