The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Nigeria this year.
He accepted an invitation extended by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a meeting on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025.
President Tinubu, who arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, participated in the global forum, which addresses challenges such as climate change, water, and energy issues.
On Wednesday, he shared Nigeria’s views on these matters and praised the UAE for hosting a successful event.
During their discussions, the UAE President expressed interest in strengthening economic ties with Nigeria. Both leaders discussed ways to attract investment into Nigeria.
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President Tinubu highlighted his government’s recent reforms, which he said have improved the economy and drawn billion-dollar investments from foreign companies.
The meeting took place at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, with top officials from both countries in attendance.
The Nigerian delegation included Ministers Yusuf Tuggar and Wale Edun, as well as National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
The UAE delegation featured senior officials like Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber.
