Buhari Heads For Dubai, To Attend Expo 2020 Dubai

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is set to depart Abuja for the United Arab Emirates where he will attend the Expo 2020 Dubai.

The announcement was made in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday.

According to Adesina, Expo 2020 Dubai, with the theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,’ will create an environment for Nigeria to join over 190 countries to forge true and meaningful partnerships “to build a better future for everyone.”

He said, “The Expo will provide another opportunity for the Nigerian delegation to highlight significant strides in the economy in the last six years as a basis for making the country an important destination for foreign direct investment.”

President Buhari during his stay in Dubai will tour the Nigerian Pavilion at the Expo on Friday and will receive in audience prospective investors.

He further stated that his principal will also meet with His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.

Buhari on Saturday will be the Special Guest of Honour at the special Trade and Investment Forum themed ‘Unveiling Investment Opportunities in Nigeria.’

The presidential aide said the Forum is put together to mark Nigeria’s presence at the gathering by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

He said Buhari will be accompanied by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo; Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajia Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed; Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (retd); Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika; and Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar.

Others are Ministers of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire; Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami; Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite; Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Maryam Katagum, the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd), Director-General of National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar and the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

Buhari is expected back in Abuja on Sunday, December 5, 2021.