President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, taking place from November 18 to 19, 2024.
This trip comes after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva invited him to join leaders from the world’s top 20 economies, including the European Union and African Union, to discuss pressing global issues.
The summit’s theme, “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,” will focus on hunger, poverty, governance reform, sustainable development, and energy transition.
“President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday to attend to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place in the South American country.”
“The Nigerian leader’s participation is at the instance of the Brazilian President and current President of the group, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
“The Summit holding from Monday, November 18 to Tuesday 19, will bring together leaders from the world’s top 20 economies, including the European Union, the African Union, and multilateral financial institutions among others.
“This year’s meeting, under the theme, ‘Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,’ will see the participants discuss the fight against hunger and poverty; reform of the Institution of global governance and; sustainable development and Energy Transition.
“Nigeria has always strongly advocated for a reform of the global governing institutions, and often presented its impressive credentials as a strong contender for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
“President Tinubu is also expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit in advancement of Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms.
“He will be accompanied by top government officials including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Ministers of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity, Hannatu Musawa, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
“The President will return to Nigeria at the end of the visit,” Bayo Onanuga wrote on Sunday.
Nigeria has been a strong advocate for reforming global governing institutions and has presented its credentials as a contender for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Interestingly, President Tinubu had previously discussed establishing direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil with the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose Areias. This move aims to strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared priorities between the two nations.
In related news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the G20 Summit in Brazil, as part of his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. His trip aims to reinforce strategic partnerships and exchange views on furthering bilateral cooperation with several leaders.
Israel Arogbonlo @Tribune
