Tinubu billed for Qatar today

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take-off from Lagos after inaugurating the today depart Lagos for Doha in Qatar to attend Nigeria-Qatar business, investment forum.

The two-day trip is on the invitation of the Qatari monarch, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Tinubu, who arrived in Lagos yesterday from Ondo State, will take-off after inaugurating the Lagos Red Line train.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President will use the visit to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations in several areas, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development.

According to the statement, besides other programmes lined up by the government of Qatar, President Tinubu will also be participating in a business and investment forum, which would be attended by business communities of both countries.

It reads: “Honouring an invitation by His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos State and embark on a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations in several areas, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development.

“During the visit, President Tinubu will witness the signing of several agreements focused on boosting Nigeria’s real sector and creating value-additive investments across the fields of trade, education, culture, solid minerals, digital economy, agriculture, and gas, as well as fostering cooperation on counter-terrorism.

“The President will also participate in a business and investment forum that will bring together top-level executives in both the private and public sectors of Nigeria and Qatar to advance cross-sectoral opportunities for mutually beneficial growth and development.

“The President will be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials for the signing of agreements.”