Tinubu Arrives in Tokyo Ahead of TICAD9 Summit; Ready to Boost Nigeria-Japan Partnership
President Tinubu Lands in Japan for TICAD9 Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled for August 20–22 at Pacifico Yokohama. His aircraft touched down at 12:50 a.m. local time at Haneda International Airport, where he was received by Ambassador Hideo Matsubara, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, and embassy officials.Vanguard News
TICAD, a high-level, triennial forum co-hosted by Japan, the United Nations, UNDP, the African Union Commission, and the World Bank, alternates between Africa and Japan. Its focus is on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and strengthening institutions.The Guardian NigeriaVanguard News
President Tinubu’s participation marks his first visit to Japan since assuming office over two years ago, offering an opportunity to reinforce Nigeria’s economic diplomacy and make the country more attractive to foreign investors.Leadership News
During the conference, Tinubu is expected to engage in plenary sessions and hold bilateral meetings with Japanese and African leaders, as well as Japanese business executives interested in investing in Nigeria. His agenda includes promoting trade linkages, industrial cooperation, and investment opportunities in sectors like energy, technology, and infrastructure.The Guardian Nigeriaonyxnewsng.com
After TICAD9, President Tinubu will proceed to Brasília, Brazil, from August 24 to 25, for a two-day state visit. There, he will meet with President Lula da Silva and participate in a business forum where Nigeria is expected to sign memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to deepen trade, agricultural, and industrial partnerships.The Guardian NigeriaVanguard News
