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PHOTOS: NGF-UNDP Retreat Concludes In Rwanda As Sanwo-Olu Meets Kagame
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Leadership Retreat of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has concluded on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
The retreat was organised for first and second term Nigerian Governors in Kigali, Rwanda, from 24 to 26 August 2023, under the invitation of Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda.
The retreat was dedicated to fostering dialogue on reimagining leadership and leveraging innovative technology, drawing inspiration from Rwanda’s transformative journey.
Themed ‘Reimagining leadership in a fast-changing world’, the participants, representing 19 Nigerian States, engaged in sessions that explored Rwanda’s successful investment destination transformation in digital technology, urban planning and socio-economic transformation, capping off with a candid private dialogue with President Kagame.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a dinner to close NGF-UNDP Leadership Retreat in Rwanda
The Rwandan president hosted a closing dinner on Saturday night to round off the leadership retreat and met with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
In a post on his personal X (formerly known as Twitter) account, Sanwo-Olu said the dinner provided a chance for engaging discussions surrounding ideas and potential collaborations in different sectors.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a dinner to close NGF-UNDP Leadership Retreat in Rwanda
He added that the meeting exemplified the significance of international relations and the shared commitment to fostering friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and Nigeria.
“To round off the NGF and UNDP’s Executive Leadership Retreat, a closing dinner, hosted by H.E. President Paul Kagame, was held to honor all the visiting Executive Governors of Nigeria,” the Lagos governor wrote.
“The dinner provided an opportunity for President Kagame to foster goodwill between both countries. During the event, engaging discussions took place, ideas were shared, and potential collaborations in different sectors were explored.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a dinner to close NGF-UNDP Leadership Retreat in Rwanda
“Ultimately, this exemplifies the significance of international relations and the shared commitment to fostering friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and Nigeria.”
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