President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to play a leading role in shaping Africa’s development agenda as he joined other 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, the President said the summit, which opened this week, is focused on deepening Africa–Japan ties, attracting sustainable investments, and unlocking innovation to transform 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 organizations, 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.
Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s push to consolidate its leadership position in Africa’s economic diplomacy while also seeking fresh opportunities for investment and innovation that will drive national development under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The summit, which main events run from August 20 to 22, is expected to yield new commitments on trade, technology transfer, energy transition, and climate resilience, with Nigeria set to play a central role in shaping the outcomes.
