PICTORIAL: Tinubu meets Rwandan President in UAE

President Bola Tinubu has met with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

The Nigerian leader made this known in a post on his official X handle on Monday.

The President stated that Africa has what it takes to develop itself, saying that the continent has the resources, the people, and the capacity.

He wrote, “This evening, on the eve of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, I had meaningful conversations with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

“Africa has what it takes to develop itself. We have the resources, the people, and the capacity. We must look inward to improve intra-African trade and collaboration to benefit the African people and the continent. The time for Africa is now. We can. We must. We will.”

Tinubu left Abuja on Saturday to attend the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the UAE.

Tinubu’s trip to the Middle East is at the invitation of the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: Supercharging Sustainable Progress,” is scheduled to run from 12 to 18 January in Abu Dhabi. The event will bring together global leaders to accelerate sustainable development and advance socio-economic progress.

In Abu Dhabi, the President is expected to deliver a speech highlighting his administration’s key reforms, particularly in energy efficiency, transportation, public health, and economic development.

During the visit, Tinubu and his delegation are expected to hold discussions with UAE leadership to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for economic and diplomatic partnerships.

The forum aims to serve as a platform for policymakers, business leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss strategies for transitioning to a sustainable economy while fostering global prosperity.

Accompanying the President is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and other government officials.