The Presidency has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, as a platform to promote Nigeria’s economic reforms and attract strategic investments into the country.
According to the Presidency, the forum presents a major opportunity for Nigeria to showcase progress made through ongoing reforms and strengthen investor confidence in Africa’s largest economy.
The 2026 Africa CEO Forum, organised by Jeune Afrique Media Group in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is taking place in Kigali from May 14 to 15.
The summit has attracted more than 2,800 business executives, investors and policymakers from over 90 countries.
Presidency Says Economic Diplomacy Remains Key Strategy
President Tinubu arrived in Kigali after concluding a similar investment-focused engagement in Nairobi, Kenya, where he held discussions with international investors and business leaders on Nigeria’s economic outlook.
The Presidency said the President’s participation aligns with his administration’s broader economic diplomacy agenda aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leading investment destination on the continent.
Presidential spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulaziz explained that economic diplomacy remains a central strategy for achieving sustainable growth and expanding economic opportunities.
According to him, Tinubu has continued to directly champion Nigeria’s economic potential through engagements with global investors, multinational corporations and development partners.
Global Engagements Designed to Strengthen Investor Confidence
The Presidency argued that in a highly interconnected global economy, countries must actively market their strengths and reforms to attract investments and improve competitiveness.
It added that international engagements by heads of government have become essential tools for boosting investor confidence and improving global perception.
Abdulaziz stressed that the President’s foreign investment engagements are not ceremonial visits but strategic platforms aimed at promoting Nigeria’s reform agenda.
“These engagements are designed to market Nigeria’s reforms and reassure investors about the country’s economic direction,” he said.
Government Highlights Key Economic Reforms
The Presidency highlighted several reforms introduced by the administration, including foreign exchange unification, fiscal policy adjustments and regulatory reforms targeted at improving the ease of doing business.
Officials also pointed to increasing investor interest in key sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy and mining.
According to the Presidency, recent policy measures have helped rebuild confidence among international investors.
Tinubu Holds Talks on Housing, Infrastructure and Energy
Tinubu is expected to participate in a high-level discussion with Nicholas Norbrook during the forum, where he will further outline his administration’s economic priorities.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, disclosed that bilateral meetings held during the summit had already generated fresh investor interest in strategic sectors.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Dare described the President’s engagements as intensive and investment-driven.
“The President has had a very eventful and busy day,” he said.
According to him, Tinubu held discussions with officials of the International Finance Corporation on strengthening partnerships in housing, transportation, energy and infrastructure development.
Dare also revealed that the President met with APM Terminals, a ports development company currently operating in Nigeria, which reportedly expressed interest in expanding its investments in the country.
