Writing By Bello Wakili ; Editing By Godwin Duru
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD).
The President, who departed Abuja on Thursday with a brief stopover in the United Arab Emirates, was received on arrival at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, by Ambassador Hideo Matsubara, Ambassador in charge of TICAD.
President Tinubu is in Japan to join other African leaders, development partners, and global stakeholders at the high-level summit, which focuses on strengthening partnerships between Africa and Japan in areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure, and human capital development.
During the visit, the Nigerian leader is expected to highlight his administration’s reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, creating opportunities for investors, and advancing Nigeria’s role as a key partner in Africa’s development agenda.
The TICAD summit provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration, with Japan reaffirming its commitment to supporting Africa’s growth through innovation, technology transfer, and sustainable development initiatives.
Bello Wakili
