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ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday, November 17, 2024, en route to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit scheduled for November 18-19. His participation follows an invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the current G20 chair.
The "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet" summit will address global challenges such as hunger, poverty, governance reforms, sustainable development, and energy transition. President Tinubu is expected to engage in discussions aligning with Nigeria's strategic interests in these areas.
Key officials accompany the president, including Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Livestock Development Minister Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity Minister Hannatu Musawa, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, and National Intelligence Agency Director-General Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu plans to hold bilateral meetings to advance Nigeria's socio-economic reforms and strengthen international partnerships.
This trip underscores Nigeria's active engagement in global economic platforms and reflects ongoing considerations regarding potential G20 membership. In September 2023, Nigeria evaluated the benefits and risks of joining the G20, with President Tinubu attending the summit in India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
President Tinubu's participation in the Rio de Janeiro summit highlights Nigeria's commitment to addressing global challenges and fostering international cooperation.
