President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a significant visit to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to participate in the 2024 Special World Economic Forum on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development.
This visit marks the second leg of his two-nation tour following engagements in The Hague, Netherlands, since Wednesday.
The high-level forum in Riyadh, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, is expected to draw over 1,000 leaders from business, government, and academia representing more than 90 countries.
Discussions at the forum will revolve around the progress made since the inaugural Growth Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2023.
President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, revealed in a statement last Monday that the President and his delegation will utilize the gathering to discuss his renewed hope agenda for Nigeria.
During the event, leaders will address pressing global challenges under three main themes: revitalizing global collaboration, fostering inclusive growth, and catalyzing action on energy for development.
The Special World Economic Forum aims to bridge the growing North-South divide exacerbated by emerging economic policies, the energy transition, and geopolitical shocks, according to the concept note provided.
This visit to Saudi Arabia marks President Tinubu’s second trip to the Gulf nation in five months, highlighting the significance of bilateral relations between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
Notably, Saudi Arabia became the 19th foreign destination visited by President Tinubu since assuming office 11 months ago, underscoring his commitment to engaging with the international community and advancing Nigeria’s interests on the global stage.
As President Tinubu participates in the Special World Economic Forum, his engagements and discussions with global leaders are expected to contribute to shaping strategies for addressing key global challenges and fostering cooperation for sustainable development and inclusive growth, both regionally and internationally.
So far, he has visited Paris, France (thrice); London, the United Kingdom; Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (twice); Nairobi, Kenya; Porto Norvo, Benin Republic; New Delhi, India; Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; New York, the United States of America; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Berlin, Germany; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dakar, Senegal; Doha, Qatar and The Hague, The Netherlands.
