President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ summit.
The high-level meeting, scheduled for November 18 and 19, 2024, will bring together global leaders to discuss pressing issues under the theme, “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.”
According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s attendance follows an invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva, who currently presides over to the group.
“The President’s presence underscores Nigeria’s commitment to global collaboration on critical issues such as hunger, poverty eradication, governance reforms, and sustainable development,” Onanuga noted.
This year’s summit will include representatives from the European Union, the African Union, and leading international financial institutions. Participants are expected to focus on tackling hunger, advancing energy transitions, and reforming global governance institutions.
Nigeria has consistently pushed for a reformed global governance structure and has highlighted its qualifications for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
In addition to attending summit sessions, Tinubu will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic agenda.
He will be accompanied by senior officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Livestock Development Idi Maiha; Minister of Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity Hannatu Musawa; Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.
This marks Tinubu’s first official trip to Brazil as President and his 31st international visit since taking office 17 months ago. Over this period, he has logged 125 days abroad and visited 16 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Germany.
The President is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Brazil.
