Tinubu Departs Lagos For Qatar Today To participate In Nigeria-Qatar Business Submit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart from Lagos and head to Doha, Qatar, to attend the Nigeria-Qatar business and investment summit.

The two-day trip is being hosted by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar.

Tinubu, who traveled from Ondo State to Lagos yesterday, will depart after the Lagos Red Line train is officially opened.

The President will use the visit to further expand collaboration between the two countries in a number of areas, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development, according to a statement released by his Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

It reads: “Honouring an invitation by His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos State and embark on a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations in several areas, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development.

“During the visit, President Tinubu will witness the signing of several agreements focused on boosting Nigeria’s real sector and creating value-additive investments across the fields of trade, education, culture, solid minerals, digital economy, agriculture, and gas, as well as fostering cooperation on counter-terrorism.

“The President will also participate in a business and investment forum that will bring together top-level executives in both the private and public sectors of Nigeria and Qatar to advance cross-sectoral opportunities for mutually beneficial growth and development.

“The President will be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials for the signing of agreements.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]