Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu has left the shores of Nigeria to Paris, France, to participate in the review and signing of a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list for support and investment.
He departed the presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja on Tuesday morning.
The Nigerian leader will join other world leaders in the two-day Summit, which will be held in Paris from Thursday, June 22 to 23.
The two-day summit, which will be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France.
While in Paris, the President will “participate, review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list for support and investment, following devastating impact of climate change, energy crisis, and after effect of the COVID-19 pandemic,” a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, read on Monday.
President Tinubu will also use the opportunity to mobilize innovative financing for countries vulnerable to climate change as well as foster development in low-income countries, and encourage investment in “green” infrastructure for the energy transition in emerging and developing economies.
The President is accompanied on the trip by members of the Presidential Policy Advisory Council and senior government officials.
Tinubu has jetted out on official assignment for the first time since his inauguration as president of the country.
He is expected back in the country on Saturday June 24.