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Tinubu Departs Lagos For Qatar On Thursday

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday  depart Lagos for a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations in several areas, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development.

The state visit, according to a release issued on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, is on the invitation of the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

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. 

President Tinubu will be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials for the signing of agreements.

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

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