Tinubu Beijing visit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Beijing, China, on Sunday morning for a five-day official visit.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, announced Tinubu’s arrival via his verified X handle, @DOlusegun. He provided a brief overview of the visit, stating, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Beijing for his official state visit to China. He will meet with President Xi Jinping and hold meetings with Chinese business leaders during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.”
It was confirmed on Saturday that arrangements were in place for the President to be hosted by the Chinese government upon his arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport.
During a media briefing on Tuesday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale had given an elaborate rundown of Tinubu’s schedule in China, disclosing that the President’s visit would be with a focus on strengthening economic ties and securing investments in key sectors.
“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will depart for the People’s Republic of China, most specifically, Beijing, from the nation’s capital within the first week of September, to engage in a series of meetings and activities with immediate and future benefit to the Nigerian economy and the Nigerian people.
Tinubu Beijing visit
“First and foremost, His Excellency, Mr. President, will conduct site visits to two major Chinese corporations; Huawei Technologies, as well as the China Rail and Construction Corporation, (CRCC). This is with a view to achieve one of Mr. President’s top agenda items, which is the completion of the Ibadan to Abuja segment of the Lagos to Kano high speed rail line.
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