President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to playing a leading role in shaping Africa’s development agenda as he joined world leaders at the ongoing Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan.
In a post on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, on Tuesday evening, President Tinubu noted that the summit, which opened this week, is centred on strengthening Africa-Japan relations, attracting sustainable investments, and fostering innovation to shape the continent’s future.
“Arrived in Tokyo yesterday for the 9th TICAD Summit. This summit is about strengthening Africa–Japan ties, attracting sustainable investments, and unlocking innovation to benefit our people. Nigeria is at the table, not as a bystander, but as a leader shaping solutions for Africa’s future,” the President wrote.
TICAD, a partnership platform initiated by Japan in 1993, brings together African countries, Japan, international organisations, and development partners to deliberate on strategies for sustainable growth and cooperation.
The ninth edition in Yokohama has drawn attention to Africa’s role in global economic recovery, with emphasis on innovation-driven solutions, infrastructure expansion, and stronger trade partnerships.
President Tinubu’s participation highlights Nigeria’s drive to strengthen its leadership in Africa’s economic diplomacy, while also pursuing new opportunities for investment and innovation to advance national development under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The summit, taking place from August 20 to 22, is anticipated to produce significant new commitments aimed at harnessing innovation particularly digital technologies to transform Africa’s future, attracting sustainable investments aligned with long-term development objectives, and accelerating regional integration through enhanced infrastructure development..