President Bola Tinubu arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday ahead of the 13th Africa CEO Forum, where he is expected to present Nigeria’s economic reform agenda before African business leaders, global investors, and policymakers.
Tinubu landed at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport and was received by Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, alongside Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu.
Other senior Nigerian officials at the reception included the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed; Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Rwanda, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna; and the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare.
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According to the Presidency, Tinubu will participate in high-level discussions centred on economic transformation, regional integration, and private sector-led development across Africa.
A major highlight of the forum will be the President’s address titled, “Holding the Line: Nigeria’s Reform Bet in a Fractured World,” where he is expected to outline the government’s position on ongoing economic reforms and their projected long-term impact.
The Africa CEO Forum, founded in 2012 by Jeune Afrique Media and co-hosted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has evolved into one of the continent’s largest annual gatherings of political and business leaders.
This year’s edition is themed, “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.”
The summit is expected to attract investors, chief executives, development institutions, and policymakers seeking stronger regional cooperation and increased cross-border investments within Africa’s private sector.
The Presidency said Tinubu would also hold bilateral meetings with African and global business leaders during the event.
According to the statement, the engagements are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic partnerships and reaffirming the country’s role in continental economic development initiatives.
The forum comes at a time when several African economies, including Nigeria, are navigating inflationary pressures, currency instability, infrastructure deficits, and demands for broader economic reforms.
Discussions at the summit will focus on scaling African enterprises, deepening regional trade collaboration, and promoting sustainable investment models capable of driving long-term growth across the continent.
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