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Tinubu arrives Abu Dhabi for 2026 sustainability summit

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday, January 12, 2026.

The president’s plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at exactly 11:30 p.m. local time.

Tinubu was received by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan; the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Al-Shamsi; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; and members of the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi.

Several other ministers, including the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Muhammed Muhammed, welcomed President Tinubu at his hotel.

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A statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi from Europe, where he spent part of his end-of-year break, engaging in fruitful discussions with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron.

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with the theme “The Nexus of Next, All Systems Go,” is a global platform that brings together world leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts to advance dialogue and action on sustainable development, climate action, energy transition, and inclusive economic growth.

Onanuga added that the visit further reinforces the strong diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and UAE, while positioning Nigeria as an active contributor to global conversations on sustainable development.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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