President Bola Tinubu has announced that the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025, will be held in Abuja on June 20–21.

Tinubu made the announcement on Friday in a statement on his official X account, with the theme of the summit: “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region.”

“Two years ago, I pledged to champion a foreign policy prioritising our people, our prosperity, and our place in the world,” the president wrote.

“This summit is not just an event. It is a bold step toward a prosperous, integrated West Africa powered by trade, innovation, and our most valuable asset: our people.”

Tinubu said WAES 2025 will bring together Heads of States, CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs, youth innovators, and development partners to craft real solutions and unlock real opportunities.

He added that from the presidential roundtable to the deal room, from youth empowerment showcases to regional project partnerships, this is where vision meets action.

“I invite the world to join us in Abuja as we build a stronger, more unified, and globally competitive West Africa,” Tinubu wrote.