President Images shared by presidential spokesman The summit, co-hosted by France and Kenya, has brought together more than 30 African heads of state, global investors, financial institutions and development partners to discuss issues ranging from climate financing and energy transition to digital transformation and industrial growth.
Tinubu arrived in Nairobi on Monday as part of a broader three-nation diplomatic tour covering France, Kenya and Rwanda. The Nigerian leader is expected to participate in high-level sessions and bilateral meetings focused on trade, infrastructure financing and economic cooperation.
The Africa Forward Summit marks a major diplomatic shift for France, as it is the first time the long-running France-Africa summit is being hosted in an English-speaking African country rather than France’s traditional Francophone allies in West and Central Africa.
French President During discussions in Nairobi, African leaders called for reforms to the global financial system, arguing that African nations continue to face unfair borrowing costs and investment barriers due to outdated international risk assessment models.
Tinubu’s participation in the summit comes as Nigeria seeks greater foreign investment and international partnerships to support ongoing economic reforms, including infrastructure development, energy transition and industrial expansion.
Presidential officials said the Nigerian leader would also hold strategic meetings with business executives and global investors during the trip.
After the Nairobi summit, Tinubu is expected to travel to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, where discussions will centre on regional integration, private sector growth and cross-border investments across the continent.