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President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Sunday for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he will represent Nigeria at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit. Scheduled to take place on November 18 and 19, the event will bring together global leaders to discuss pressing international issues and foster economic cooperation.
Initiated by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the summit will bring together influential leaders from major economies to address some of the most urgent and complex issues facing the international community today.
The announcement was made by the Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, through a statement on Sunday, highlighting the significance of the President’s role in the global event.
He highlighted that the central theme for this year’s summit, “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,” will guide discussions aimed at eradicating poverty, eliminating hunger, transitioning toward renewable energy solutions, and achieving sustainable growth worldwide.
Tinubu’s participation is expected to include a strong call for the overhaul of global governance bodies, a stance that aligns with Nigeria’s enduring commitment to equitable representation on the world stage.
“This year’s meeting, under the theme, ‘Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,’ will see the participants discuss the fight against hunger and poverty; reform of the Institution of global governance and; sustainable development and Energy Transition,” Onanuga said.
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“Nigeria has always strongly advocated for a reform of the global governing institutions, and often presented its impressive credentials as a strong contender for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.”
The President is also expected to engage in bilateral talks with other world leaders on the sidelines of the event.
These discussions will focus on advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms, particularly in areas such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.
The President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Yusuf Tuggar, the minister of foreign affairs; Mukhtar Maiha, minister of livestock development; and Hannatu Musawa, minister of arts, tourism, culture and creativity.
