Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the former vice-president of Nigeria, has embarked on a trip to Europe to participate in an international forum, News About Nigeria reports.
The Norwegian Government extended an invitation to him to address a distinguished audience consisting of influential decision-makers and experts from around the globe.
Osinbajo took to Twitter to share his delight in joining world leaders at a dinner held in their honor.
In the photos he posted, he could be seen alongside notable personalities such as HE Anniken Huitfeldt, the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs; Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Deputy President of South Africa; Ahmed Fiqi, Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation; Alvaro Durán, Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Isidro L. Purisima, Acting Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity in the Philippines.
The Vice President expressed his eagerness to engage in candid conversations and fruitful discussions with these distinguished individuals.
“Currently in Oslo, Norway, I am attending the 20th Oslo Forum, an event graciously hosted by the Norwegian Government. This gathering offers me a valuable opportunity to engage with decision-makers, experts, and participants involved in peace processes, enabling me to reflect on the art of mediation.
Yesterday evening, I had the honor of participating in a dinner alongside HE Anniken Huitfeldt, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Norway. The event also hosted distinguished individuals such as Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the former Deputy President of South Africa; Ahmed Fiqi, the Minister responsible for Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation in Somalia; Alvaro Durán, Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Isidro L. Purisima, who is currently serving as the Acting Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity in the Philippines.
I am eagerly anticipating engaging in open and productive conversations during the forum’s deliberations”.
