Video: Tinubu embarks on two-nation tour to Japan, Brazil

Abdullateef Fowewe

President Bola Tinubu departed from Abuja on Friday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai, UAE.

Video link: https://x.com/DailyEconews/status/1956372896604958731?t=19-F8Vhjq9ZIrm-FIbMNqw&s=19

He was seen off by several high-ranking government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Finance Minister Wale Edun, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila.

Before boarding the presidential jet, Tinubu exchanged handshakes with the dignitaries present.

Although initially planned for Thursday, the trip was confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Onanuga indicated that Tinubu will first head to Yokohama, Japan, to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) from August 20 to 22.

Alongside the conference sessions, the President is also scheduled to conduct bilateral meetings and engage with executives of Japanese companies that have invested in Nigeria.

Following his visit to Japan, the president will go to Brasília for a two-day state visit from August 24 to 25.

He was invited by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.