President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at the Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace on Wednesday evening.
The meeting was attended by prominent Nigerian officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Finance Olawale Edun, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
This meeting took place during President Tinubu’s participation in the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which began on January 12 and runs through January 18. The event gathers global leaders to accelerate sustainable development and foster socio-economic progress.
President Tinubu shared the details of the discussion on his X account, he expressed confidence that the relationship between Nigeria and UAE will flourish and benefit the two nations.
“This evening, I joined His Highness, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for a crucial bilateral meeting to strengthen and expand the growing relationship between Nigeria and the UAE.
“Our discussions focused on key areas of mutual interest and exploring opportunities to deepen our economic ties, foster innovation, and enhance collaborative efforts that will benefit Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.
“The UAE has proven to be a vital partner for Nigeria, and this bilateral meeting highlights our shared commitment to advancing strategic partnerships that promote sustainable development, trade and investments, regional stability, and prosperity for all.”
The President is scheduled to return to Nigeria on Thursday.
