Tuesday, February 18, 2025

President Tinubu Arrives Nigeria From Official Visit To Equatorial Guinea

President Bola Tinubu has arrived back in Abuja after a successful three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea, his 22nd foreign trip since taking office.

The president’s Gulfstream jet touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:30 pm yesterday.

During his visit, President Tinubu and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, Teodoro Mbasogo, signed a landmark agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, strengthening the partnership between the two nations.

The agreement covers key aspects of the gas pipeline, including legislative and regulatory measures, establishment and operation, transit of natural gas, ownership, and general principles.

READ MORE: Oluremi Tinubu Launches Grant Of N8bn To Support Women Entrepreneurs.

President Tinubu emphasized the significance of the agreement, stating that it would create new opportunities for gas exploration and employment.

He also highlighted discussions with President Mbasogo on critical issues such as conflict resolution, employment, food security, multilateral relations, and security challenges.

At a dinner hosted in his honor, President Tinubu urged African leaders to address the exodus of skills and talent from the continent.

He stressed the need to stem tribalism, reward performance, and reform archaic judicial systems to promote peace, stability, and progress.

The president’s visit to Equatorial Guinea marks his seventh trip to an African country, demonstrating his commitment to strengthening regional partnerships and promoting Africa’s development.

Hot this week

Kenya’s Rose Exports Wither Under Pests, EU Regulations

Kenya's $1 billion flower export industry, a lifeline for...

South Africa Weighs Nuclear Bids from Russia and Iran, Risking U.S. Fallout

South Africa is considering bids from Russia and Iran...

Tinubu Blocks AU Proposal to Split Political Affairs and Security Department

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposal to divide...

Nigeria Halts Implementation of 4% FOB Charge to Refine Customs Framework

The Nigerian government has suspended the implementation of a...

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Reduces Diesel Prices for the Third Time Since Launch

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut the gantry price...

Jimoh Moshood Appointed Lagos Police Chief Amid Rising Security Concerns

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Moshood Jimoh...

JAMB Warns Universities Against Fake A’Level Admissions, Threatens Sanctions

Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued...

South Africa Weighs Nuclear Bids from Russia and Iran, Risking U.S. Fallout

South Africa is considering bids from Russia and Iran...

NDLEA Cracks Down on Trans-Border Drug Cartel, Seizes 190,960 Tramadol Pills

Nigeria’s anti-drug agency has dismantled a major trans-border drug...

WAEC 2024 Results: 67.55% of Private Candidates Secure Five Credits or More

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the...

Tinubu Blocks AU Proposal to Split Political Affairs and Security Department

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposal to divide...

Dangote Group to Invest $400M in Ethiopia Cement Expansion Amid Market Growth

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is doubling down on...

Djibouti’s Youssouf Secures AU Commission Chair, Pledges Security and Unity

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has emerged as...

Related Articles

Popular Categories