PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 23, for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit.
The President will also attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from April 28 to 29.
Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Monday, April 22, said, “On the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, President Tinubu will engage in high-level discussions with the Prime Minister, as well as hold separate meetings with His Royal Majesty, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom.
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“The Queen is the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA).”
According to the presidency, the President will participate in the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum in the Netherlands. The forum will bring together heads of conglomerates and organisations in both countries to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, especially in agriculture and water management, to develop innovative solutions for sustainable farming practices.
“There will also be extensive discussions with the Dutch officials on port management operations for which they have world-renowned expertise. After his engagements in the Netherlands, the President will attend a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled for April 28-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“At the World Economic Forum meeting, which focuses on Global collaboration, growth, and energy for development, President Tinubu and his entourage will use the opportunity of the gathering of over 1,000 leaders from business, government, and academia to engage in discussions in furtherance of his Renewed Hope Agenda for the country,” it added.
Some ministers and other senior government officials will accompany the President.
Harrison Edeh is a journalist with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, always determined to drive advocacy for good governance through holding public officials and businesses accountable.