President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will use the ongoing Africa CEOs Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, to further promote Nigeria's economic reforms and attract strategic investments, the Presidency has said.
Strategic Platform for Investment
According to the Presidency, the Forum, regarded as the largest gathering of private sector leaders on the continent, offers Nigeria a strategic platform to showcase the progress of its economic reforms and reinforce investor confidence in Africa's largest economy.
The 2026 edition of the Forum, organised by Jeune Afrique Media Group in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, is taking place in Kigali from May 14 to 15, with more than 2,800 business leaders, investors and policymakers from over 90 countries participating.
President Tinubu arrived in Kigali on Wednesday after concluding a similar investment-focused engagement in Nairobi, Kenya, where he met with global investors and business leaders on Nigeria's economic outlook and reform agenda.
Economic Diplomacy Strategy
The Presidency said Tinubu's participation in the Kigali summit aligns with his administration's broader economic diplomacy strategy aimed at positioning Nigeria as a preferred investment destination in Africa.
Presidential spokesman, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, said economic diplomacy remains a key pillar of the administration's efforts to achieve sustainable growth and expand economic opportunities for Nigerians.
According to the Presidency, Tinubu has consistently taken direct responsibility for promoting Nigeria's economic potential on the global stage through engagements with investors, multinational corporations and development partners.
It noted that, in an increasingly interconnected global economy, countries must deliberately market their reforms, strengths and investment opportunities to attract capital, deepen trade relations and remain competitive.
International Engagements as Critical Tools
The Presidency further argued that international engagements by national leaders have become critical tools for strengthening investor confidence, improving global perception and translating economic reforms into tangible economic opportunities.
Abdulaziz said the President's international investment engagements are not ceremonial trips, but strategic platforms designed to market Nigeria's reforms and reassure investors about the country's economic direction.
Key Reforms and Investor Interest
The Presidency highlighted key reforms undertaken by the administration, including foreign exchange unification, fiscal adjustments and regulatory reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and enhancing transparency in the economy.
It also pointed to renewed investor interest in Nigeria's oil and gas, mining and renewable energy sectors, noting that recent policy measures have helped restore confidence among global investors.
According to the Presidency, Nigeria has recently attracted significant investment commitments across critical sectors, including fresh investments in deepwater oil projects and increased activity in the mining sector.
The Presidency maintained that the administration's reforms are gradually repositioning Nigeria as a stable and competitive investment destination in Africa.
High-Level Conversation at Forum
President Tinubu is expected to participate in a high-level conversation with Nicholas Norbrook during the second day of the Forum, where he will further outline his administration's economic vision and investment priorities.
The Presidency said the President would use the opportunity to reaffirm Nigeria's readiness for business and encourage global investors to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the country.
