The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Nigeria later this year.
The invitation was extended during bilateral talks between the two leaders on Wednesday night, held on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025.
This development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The statement noted that President Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday as a guest of the UAE President to participate in the Sustainability Week, a global forum aimed at addressing challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and energy crises.
During the discussions, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his gratitude for President Tinubu’s participation and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria. Both leaders explored opportunities for increased investment in Nigeria, with President Tinubu highlighting his administration’s economic reforms.
According to Tinubu, these reforms have stabilized the Nigerian economy, encouraging foreign investors, including international oil companies, to commit to billion-dollar investments, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s business environment.
President Tinubu also thanked Sheikh Mohamed for the warm reception accorded to him and his delegation during their visit.
