President Tinubu to depart Abuja for Saudi-Africa summit today

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today (Thursday) for the Saudi-Africa summit, scheduled for November 10, 2023.

In a statement by special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu will use the visit to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) and expand business partnerships.

“At the Saudi-Africa Summit, the President will underscore Nigeria’s commitment to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment and expanding business partnerships, which are strongly reinforced by his administration’s ongoing domestic economic reforms,” Ngelale said.

“Discussions at the first Saudi-Africa Summit will revolve around supporting joint action, enhancing political coordination, addressing regional security threats, facilitating economic transformation through research and the local development of new energy solutions, all while bolstering cross-sectoral investment cooperation.

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“The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman; Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu; as well as the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu.

“Others are the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar; and the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Mallam Jalal Arabi.”

Ngelale said President Tinubu will return to Abuja after the conclusion of the summit in Saudi Arabia.