Buhari Heads To Russia To Meet Putin, Attend Summit

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, will depart Abuja on Monday to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, from October 23rd – 25th.

YaahooJournalist reports that this was made known in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity to the President, Garba Shehu.

The summit according to the statement, will focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in security, trade and investment, science and technology, and gas production.

During 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 Nigeria’s huge gas potential, following Russia’s remarkable success in gas exportation.

YaahooJournalist understands that the 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.

An 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.

The Nigerian President will be accompanied by Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State and Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.

Others on the trip are Minister of Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite and Minister of State, Petroleum, Timipre Sylva.

President Buhari will return to the country after the summit, the statement added.