By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi over the weekend to attend the prestigious 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
The President’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at approximately 11. 30pm local time.
He was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; and members of the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi.
Several other ministers, including the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, welcomed President Tinubu at his hotel.
President Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi from Europe, where he spent part of his end-of-year break, engaging in fruitful discussions with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron.
He is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
The summit is a premier annual event, serving as a global forum for world leaders, industry experts, and civil society organisations.
Participants will address critical issues regarding energy innovation and the financial infrastructure required for renewable energy transitions.
The visit underscores the strengthening alliance between Nigeria and the UAE, particularly in the sectors of green energy and economic cooperation.
During the summit, President Tinubu aims to position Nigeria as a leading player in sustainable development, seeking to attract foreign investment and foster partnerships that align with Nigeria’s national growth objectives
The 2026 edition, with the theme ‘The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go’, focuses on bridging the gap between climate ambition and tangible action through three primary pillars: innovation, finance, and people.
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