President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, Feb. 29, depart Lagos for a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar.

 

His visit, which is at the invitation of His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, is intended to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in a number of areas, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development.

 

Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, said the President will be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials who are expected to sign several agreements focused on boosting Nigeria’s real sector and creating value-additive investments across the fields of trade, education, culture, solid minerals and others.

 

Ngelale said: “Honouring an invitation by His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, President Bola 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.”