President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Monday, leave Abuja to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, has said.
The summit, scheduled for October 23-25, will focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in security, trade and investment, science and technology, and gas production.
Shehu said,
โDuring the summit, President Buhari will meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to further strengthen relations in security, trade and investment, and building partnership that will enhance Nigeriaโs huge gas potential, following Russiaโs remarkable success in gas exportation.
โThe summit, which will be attended by African heads of state, will bring fresh perspectives on some global issues and challenges like nuclear technology, energy development, digital transformation, environment, technical security, mining and steel, education, agriculture, infrastructure and development strategies.
โAn African Business Forum, which will bring together African and Russian business leaders, will be held during the event to enhance Russian investments in Africa, and promote African business interest in the host country.
โPresident Buhari will be accompanied by Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State and Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.
โOthers on the trip are: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo; Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite; and Minister of State, Petroleum, Timipre Sylva.
โThe President will return to the country after the summit.โ
