President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea, where he engaged in diplomatic and economic activities aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
News About Nigeria gathered that the president’s aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
He was welcomed by top government officials, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, among others.
During his visit, President Tinubu signed a landmark agreement for the Gulf of Guinea pipeline project.
This agreement, which was finalised on Thursday, lays the groundwork for the development of the gas pipeline, addressing legal and regulatory frameworks, operational guidelines, and ownership structures.
In a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, the agreement represents a mutual commitment to collaborative growth between the two countries.
President Tinubu stated that this deal will unlock new opportunities for gas exploration and job creation, contributing to a more prosperous economic future for both nations.
The visit also saw the resuscitation of the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Joint National Commission, which will facilitate various bilateral activities scheduled to be activated in November.
In a private meeting before the signing ceremony, President Tinubu and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart discussed several critical issues, including employment generation, food security, multilateral cooperation, and conflict resolution strategies within Africa.
Tinubu mentioned the importance of African solutions to African problems, stressing the need for internal efforts to address the continent’s challenges.
