According to reporting by **The Punch**, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has adjusted his itinerary for a critical high-level visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. Initially slated to depart on Saturday, the President will now begin his three-nation diplomatic tour on Sunday, May 3rd, with France as his first port of call before proceeding to Nairobi and Kigali.
The reshuffling of the schedule allows the President to finalize domestic consultations following recent May Day engagements. In France, he is expected to participate in the Africa-France Summit, a pivotal forum aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing security cooperation between the European nation and the African continent.
The **State House** confirmed the adjustment, stating that the President “will depart Abuja on Sunday for visits to Kenya, Rwanda, and France.” Additionally, **Premium Times** reported on the move, noting that the “rescheduled trip aims to maximize Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Africa-France Summit in Nairobi next week.”
**Echotitbits take:** This trip is a strategic move to position Nigeria as a leader in African diplomacy. Watch for potential defense and energy agreements in France, as well as trade discussions in the East African bloc, which could influence Nigeria’s foreign exchange policy.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-reschedules-three-nation-trip-to-sunday/, and May 3, 2026
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