President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his participation in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His aircraft touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 7:40 PM, where he was received by top government officials, including the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.

During the two-day summit, hosted by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with the African Union, the African Development Bank Group, and the World Bank Group, President Tinubu delivered a national statement reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to achieving universal access to energy. He emphasized the country’s leadership role in Africa’s energy sector and outlined strategies for sustainable energy development.

On the second day of the summit, Tinubu joined other African leaders in endorsing the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, which provides a unified roadmap for achieving the continent’s Mission 300 objectives—an initiative aimed at accelerating energy access and development across Africa.

The President was accompanied by key government officials, including the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; and Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen.

President Tinubu’s participation in the summit highlights Nigeria’s strategic role in shaping Africa’s energy future and fostering regional cooperation for sustainable development.