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Buhari Jets Out To Washington DC

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday, December 11, depart for Washington DC, USA, to join other African leaders at the United States-Africa Leaders Summit.

In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari will address his counterparts from various countries on the topic: Conservation, Climate Adaptation and a Just Energy Transition, with special emphasis on Just Energy Transition.

The statement is titled ‘President Buhari leaves for US- Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington.’

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According to Shehu, “The High-Level Meeting which holds December 13-15 is at the instance of the United States President, Joe Biden, who looks forward to ‘working with African governments, civil society, diaspora communities across the United States, and the private sector to continue strengthening our shared vision for the future of US-Africa relations.’

“The event is expected to demonstrate the United States enduring commitment to Africa, and underscore the importance of US-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.”

At the Summit, leaders will seek more pragmatic ways to foster new economic engagement; advance peace, security, and good governance; reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society; work collaboratively to strengthen regional and global health security; promote food security; respond to the climate crisis; amplify diaspora ties, and promote education and youth leadership.

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After his first-day address, the Nigerian President will also address some of the other sub-themes of the Summit as well as participate in the US-Africa Business Forum hosted by the US Department of Commerce which focuses on increased trade and investment between the United States and African nations.

On the sidelines of the Summit, the Corporate Council of Africa will host the Nigerian delegation to a US-Nigeria Business and Investment Forum Business Roundtable during which Nigerian organisations and businesses are expected to sign agreements with their American counterparts.

Buhari will be accompanied on the trip by Governors Bala Mohammed and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Bauchi and Kwara States respectively, as well as some Ministers and other top government officials.

He is expected back in the country on Sunday, December 18

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