President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja for an official visit to Beijing today in China.
According to a statement from Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, there will be a short layover in the United Arab Emirates.
While in China, President Tinubu is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping and engage with Chinese business leaders during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
The statement also notes that he will be joined by high-ranking government officials on this journey.
As part of his state visit, Tinubu is set to participate in the 2024 forum on China–Africa cooperation (FOCAC), which will take place from September 4 to 6.
This forum acts as a formal venue for collaboration between China and African nations, focusing on enhancing their economic and political relationships.
The event occurs every three years, with the previous edition being conducted online in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
