Full List of All Countries Tinubu Visited Since Taking Office

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has undertaken a wide range of official foreign visits since assuming office in May 2023, covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia.

The presidency has consistently described these trips as part of Nigeria’s diplomatic outreach, focused on strengthening bilateral relations, attracting investment, expanding trade, and reinforcing the country’s global presence.

As of January 2026, official records show that Tinubu has visited 24 countries across five major world regions.

Supporters argue that the travel reflects active economic and security diplomacy, while critics continue to question cost and frequency. What is not in dispute, however, is the scale of the administration’s international engagement since inauguration.

Scope of Tinubu’s diplomatic engagements

Since his swearing-in, President Tinubu has participated in high-level summits, state visits, bilateral meetings, and engagements with global institutions and investors. Government officials maintain that each trip was tied to defined policy objectives rather than ceremonial travel.

Europe featured prominently in the early phase of the administration’s foreign policy push, followed by sustained engagement with African neighbours and regional partners. The Middle East and Asia have also been key destinations, reflecting Nigeria’s interest in energy cooperation, infrastructure development, trade expansion, and climate-related financing.

Full list of countries Tinubu has visited since taking office

Below is the complete list of all countries President Tinubu has officially visited since 2023:

1. Türkiye
   
2. France
   
3. Germany
   
4. Netherlands
   
5. United Kingdom
   
6. Vatican City
   
7. Benin Republic
   
8. Chad
   
9. Ghana
   
10. Senegal
    
11. Guinea
    
12. Equatorial Guinea
    
13. Kenya
    
14. Ethiopia
    
15. South Africa
    
16. Tanzania
    
17. Saudi Arabia
    
18. Qatar
    
19. United Arab Emirates
    
20. Brazil
    
21. Saint Lucia
    
22. United States of America
    
23. India
    
24. China
    

Recent return from Abu Dhabi

Most recently, President Tinubu returned to Abuja on Friday, January 17, after attending the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The summit brought together global leaders to discuss climate action, energy transition, and sustainable development.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit delivered concrete outcomes for Nigeria beyond high-level meetings. 

On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria entered into a major economic agreement with the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and investment flows.