By Modupe Gbadeyanka
President Bola Tinubu will today, Thursday, August 29, 2024, leave Nigeria for a trip to China to strengthen bilateral ties between both nations.
A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed that Mr Tinubu would be accompanied to the Asian country by some “senior government officials.”
Before reaching China, the President is expected to have a stopover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The reason for this, however, was not disclosed.
“President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday, 29th August, for an official visit.
“President Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates.
“In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
“President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior government officials on the trip,” the statement said.
Recall that on Tuesday, the presidency hinted at this visit to China, saying he is scheduled to visit Huawei Technologies and the China Railway and Construction Corporation to speed up talks on the completion of the Ibadan to Abuja segment of the Lagos to Kano high-speed rail line, among other significant projects.
