Tinubu to attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

President Bola Tinubu is currently in Tokyo, Japan, for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). 

The conference, co-hosted by the UN, UNDP, African Union Commission, and the World Bank, will take place from August 20 to August 22 at the Pacifico Yokohama.

A statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said that the conference, themed "Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa," will focus on economic transformation through innovation and private investment, as well as promoting peace, stability, and human security.

The statement revealed that during the summit, President Tinubu will hold bilateral meetings and participate in high-profile meetings with CEOs of Japanese companies with investments in Nigeria, adding that the event is expected to serve as a strategic platform for the President to strengthen and attract Asian investors to Nigeria.

President Tinubu's participation in TICAD9 marks his first official visit to Japan since assuming office in May 2023, signaling Nigeria's commitment to deeper ties with Japan through innovation and strategic collaboration. 

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