President Bola Tinubu departs Abuja on Wednesday for back-to-back global summits that will put Nigeria centre-stage on the world map.
First Stop: History-Making G20 in South Africa (22–23 Nov)
For the first time ever, the G20 Leaders’ Summit is happening on African soil – Johannesburg Expo Centre, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”
Top of the agenda:
- Fixing global debt and development finance
- Climate action and clean energy
- Food security and critical minerals
- Future of work and artificial intelligence
The African Union joins as a full G20 member, sitting equal with the European Union. President Tinubu will also hold one-on-one talks to push Nigeria’s economic reforms and regional security plans.
Next Stop: AU-EU Summit in Luanda, Angola (24–25 Nov)
Straight after Johannesburg, Tinubu flies to Angola his first official visit since taking office for the African Union–European Union summit.
Focus areas:
- Infrastructure & digital economy
- Agribusiness & manufacturing
- Creative industries and youth innovation
Who’s Travelling with the President
- Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy
- Minister of Solid Minerals
- Minister of Trade & Investment
- DG, National Intelligence Agency
The President returns to Abuja immediately after the Luanda meetings.
Two continents, two summits, one week – Nigeria’s voice is about to be heard loud and clear.
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