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FULL LIST OF COUNTRIES TINUBU HAS TRAVELLED TO SINCE 2023
Since assuming office in 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on official visits to at least 20 countries, with the Presidency maintaining that these trips are geared towards strengthening diplomatic relations, attracting foreign investment, and addressing regional challenges.
However, the frequency and perceived cost of these travels have drawn criticism from opposition voices and concerned Nigerians, especially against the backdrop of rising economic hardship at home.
Among the most vocal critics is the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, who has twice taken a swipe at President Tinubu over his foreign engagements, particularly his recent trip to Saint Lucia.
Obi questioned the rationale behind such a trip, given that Nigerians are grappling with inflation, insecurity, and dwindling purchasing power.
Below are the countries Tinubu has visited since 2023:
France (June 2023 and January 2024)
Tinubu travelled to France for the New Global Financing Pact Summit in June 2023, followed by a private visit in January 2024.
United Kingdom (September 2024 and April 2025)
Tinubu met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in September 2024. He also visited in April 2025.
Guinea-Bissau (July and November 2023)
Tinubu made two official visits to Guinea‑Bissau in 2023. In July that year, he visited the African country to attend the 63rd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. He also travelled there in November 2023 for the country’s 50th independence anniversary.
Kenya (July 2023)
Tinubu travelled to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, for the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU) in July 2023.
Benin Republic (August 2023)
Tinubu visited the Republic of Benin on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, as a special guest to mark the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary in Cotonou.
Saudi Arabia (November 2023, April 2024)
Tinubu has made notable visits to Saudi Arabia twice during his presidency. He visited Saudi Arabia for the Saudi-Africa Summit in November 2023 and the World Economic Summit in April 2024.
Germany (November 2023)
Tinubu made a five-day official visit to Berlin, Germany, from November 19 to November 22, 2023, to participate in the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference and the simultaneous 4th G20 Investment Summit.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) (September 2023 and January 2025)
He travelled to the UAE for the COP28 Climate Summit in December 2023, where Nigeria’s large delegation sparked controversy. He also went there in January 2025.
United States (September 2023)
Tinubu attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2023, advocating for Nigeria’s economic reforms and global partnerships.
India (September 2023)
Tinubu attended the G20 Summit in India in September 2023, where he engaged with global leaders to attract investment in Nigeria’s infrastructure and energy sectors.
Qatar (March 2024)
Tinubu visited Qatar in March 2024, where he reportedly had talks to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, energy, and investment between Nigeria and Qatar.
Senegal (April 2024)
Tinubu travelled to Senegal in April 2024 to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President, Bassirou Faye.
Netherlands(April 2024)
Tinubu visited the Netherlands in April 2024. He held diplomatic engagements with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Rotterdam.
Equatorial Guinea (April 2024)
Tinubu visited Equatorial Guinea in August 2024 for a three-day official state visit at the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
South Africa
Tinubu attended the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa in South Africa in June 2024.
Ghana (January 2025)
He departed Abuja on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama on January 7.
China (September 2024)
Tinubu visited China between August 29 to September 6, 2024, for a state visit and to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.
Tanzania (January 2025)
Tinubu visited Tanzania from January 26 to January 28, 2025, to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam.
Ethiopia (February 2024 and February 2025)
Tinubu has visited Ethiopia twice since assuming the presidency on May 29, 2023. He attended the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa in February 2024. He also travelled there in February 2025, where he participated in the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa.
Saint Lucia (June 2025)
He arrived in Saint Lucia on June 28 for a state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Nigeria and the Caribbean country. He is expected to travel to Brazil in July to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
