- Tinubu Using Kigali Summit to Attract Investors to Nigeria – Presidency
- Tinubu arrived in Rwanda after concluding a similar investment-focused engagement in Nairobi
- Presidential spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulaziz said the administration sees economic diplomacy as a critical tool for driving growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, to push Nigeria’s economic reforms and attract fresh investments into the country, according to the Presidency.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the summit, regarded as one of Africa’s biggest gatherings of business leaders and investors, has brought together over 2,800 participants from more than 90 countries, including policymakers, multinational executives and development finance institutions.
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The 2026 edition of the Forum, organised by Jeune Afrique Media Group in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, is taking place in Kigali between May 14 and 15.
Tinubu arrived in Rwanda after concluding a similar investment-focused engagement in Nairobi, Kenya, where he met with global investors and business leaders to discuss Nigeria’s economic outlook and ongoing reforms.
According to the Presidency, the President’s participation at the forum is part of his administration’s broader economic diplomacy strategy aimed at positioning Nigeria as a top investment destination in Africa.
Presidential spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulaziz said the administration sees economic diplomacy as a critical tool for driving growth, creating jobs and opening new opportunities for Nigerians.
He explained that Tinubu has continued to take a direct role in promoting Nigeria’s economic potential globally through meetings with investors, multinational companies and international development partners.
The Presidency also stressed that in today’s highly competitive global economy, countries must actively market their reforms and investment opportunities to attract capital and strengthen trade relationships.
Officials added that the President’s foreign engagements are designed to reassure investors about Nigeria’s economic direction and showcase the impact of ongoing reforms.
Among the reforms highlighted by the Presidency are the unification of the foreign exchange market, fiscal policy adjustments and regulatory changes aimed at improving transparency and ease of doing business in the country.
The government also pointed to growing investor interest in Nigeria’s oil and gas, mining, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, said Tinubu’s meetings on the sidelines of the summit had already begun generating fresh investor interest in strategic sectors of the economy.
According to Dare, the President held discussions with the IFC on possible collaborations in housing, transportation, energy and infrastructure development.
Tinubu also met with officials of APM Terminals, a ports development company already operating in Nigeria, which reportedly expressed interest in expanding its investments in the country.
The President is also expected to participate in a high-level conversation at the forum, where he will outline his administration’s economic vision and investment priorities for Nigeria.
