- President Tinubu’s Foreign Trips Since 2023: Countries, Purposes, and Timelines
- Tinubu has travelled to at least 20 countries
- In 2023, Tinubu Spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
Since assuming office in 2023, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has traveled internationally to at least 20 countries.
Eko Hot Blog confirms that the purpose of these trips has been to boost diplomatic relations, attract foreign investment, and address regional issues.
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However, these foreign visits often attract criticism from the opposition and citizens, especially in light of Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges. Many have raised concerns over the cost of these trips.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has criticized Tinubu twice for his trip to Saint Lucia, highlighting Nigeria’s pressing domestic issues as the basis for his comments.
Here are the countries President Tinubu has visited since 2023:
France (June 2023 and January 2024):
Attended the New Global Financing Pact Summit in June 2023 and made a private visit in January 2024.
United Kingdom (September 2024 and April 2025):
Met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in September 2024 and returned in April 2025.
Guinea Bissau (July and November 2023):
Participated in the 63rd Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Heads of State in July and attended the country’s 50th independence celebration in November.
Kenya (July 2023):
Attended the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in Nairobi.
Benin Republic (August 2023):
Visited as a special guest during the 63rd Independence Anniversary celebration in Cotonou.
Saudi Arabia (November 2023 and April 2024):
Attended the Saudi Africa Summit in November 2023 and the World Economic Summit in April 2024.
Germany (November 2023):
Made a five-day official trip to Berlin for the G20 Compact with Africa Conference and the G20 Investment Summit.
United Arab Emirates (September 2023 and January 2025):
Participated in the COP28 Climate Summit in December 2023 and visited again in January 2025.
United States (September 2023):
Spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, promoting Nigeria’s economic reforms and international cooperation.
India (September 2023):
Took part in the G20 Summit to engage global leaders and seek investment in infrastructure and energy.
Qatar (March 2024):
Held talks to strengthen trade, energy, and investment ties between Nigeria and Qatar.
Senegal (April 2024):
Attended the inauguration of President Bassirou Faye.
Netherlands (April 2024):
Held diplomatic meetings with Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Rotterdam.
Equatorial Guinea (August 2024):
Paid a three-day state visit at the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
South Africa (June 2024):
Attended the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ghana (January 2025):
Travelled to Accra to witness the swearing-in of President John Dramani Mahama.
China (September 2024):
Visited for a state trip and participated in the Forum on China Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing.
Tanzania (January 2025):
Participated in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam.
Ethiopia (February 2024 and February 2025):
Attended the 37th and 38th Ordinary Sessions of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa.
Saint Lucia (June 2025):
Arrived on June 28 for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.
