
TINUBU DEPARTS ABUJA FOR CHINA ON OFFICIAL VISIT
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to leave Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday, August 29, for an official visit aimed at improving bilateral relations and exploring commercial prospects.
According to a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s trip will include a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates before arriving in China, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping and discuss bilateral cooperation.
On the margins of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, President Tinubu will meet with Chinese business leaders to boost investment and trade between Nigeria and China.
Senior government officials will accompany the President on the trip, which is expected to yield significant benefits for Nigeria’s economic development.
“President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday, August 29, on an official visit.
“President Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates.
“In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and will hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
“President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior government officials on the trip”, the statement said.
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