Buhari Departs Abuja to Top Western Country for Powerful Leaders' Summit
- President Muhammadu Buhari is set to leave Abuja for Washington in the United States of America on Sunday, December 11
- The president is expected in Washington to participate in the US-Africa leaders Summit which will hold between December 13 and December 15
- At the summit, President Buhari will speak on conservation, climate adaptation and a just energy transition
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Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, will on Sunday, December 11, depart Abuja, the nation's capital city to Washington, United States of America.
A statement by Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesperson said President Buhari is billed to attend the US-Africa leaders summit scheduled to take place in Washington.
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Shehu while explaining that the meeting is a high-level gathering of African leaders in the US said the event will take place between Tuesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 15.
He also said that the meeting which was scheduled at the instance of US President, Joe Biden, seeks to work with African governments, civil society, and diaspora communities across the United States.
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Through the meeting, the US is also expected to collaborate with the private sector to continue strengthening Nigeria's shared vision for the future of US-Africa relations.
His words:
"The event is expected to demonstrate the United States enduring commitment to Africa, and underscore the importance of US-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.
“On the first day, President Buhari will speak on the topic: Conservation, Climate Adaptation and a Just Energy Transition, dwelling directly on the ‘Just Energy Transition’ component."
Shehu also noted that Buhari will address some of the other sub-themes of the summit as well as participate in the US-Africa Business Forum (USABF) which will be hosted by the US Department of Commerce.
He added that the USABF focuses on increased trade and investment between the US and African nations.
He said:
“On the sidelines of the Summit, the Corporate Council of Africa will host the Nigerian delegation to a US-Nigeria Business and Investment Forum Business Roundtable during which Nigerian organisations and businesses are expected to sign agreements with their American counterparts.”
In addition, the president will be travelling alongside Governors Bala Mohammed and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Bauchi and Kwara states respectively.
Other ministers and top government officials will also accompany the president on the trip and are expected to return to Nigeria on Sunday, December 18.
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