“BACK IN NIGERIA FOLLOWING QATAR TRIP, TINUBU MAKES HIS RETURN”

President Bola Tinubu has concluded his two-day official visit to the State of Qatar following an invitation from the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The presidential jet carrying the President touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at approximately 6:50 pm, where he was welcomed by government officials. Notable dignitaries in attendance included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.

Other figures present were the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Ganduje and the Director-General of the Department of State Services Yusuf Bichi.

During the visit, Nigerian officials inked seven bilateral agreements with their Qatari counterparts spanning various sectors of the economy. The signing ceremony, witnessed by the Emir of Qatar, covered cooperation in education, regulation of employment of workers with the Qatari government, establishment of a joint business council between the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture.

Additionally, agreements were reached in the areas of cooperation in youth and sports, tourism, business events, and a memorandum of understanding aimed at combating illicit trade in narcotic drugs and other substances. The agreements were signed on behalf of Nigeria by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and relevant officials from the Qatari government.

President Tinubu also presided over the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum, urging Qatari businesspersons to report any Nigerian official soliciting bribes before conducting business in the country. He assured the hosts of Nigeria’s readiness, particularly emphasizing the competence of the youth population.

Furthermore, President Tinubu reassured the international business community of Nigeria’s commitment to serious business, pledging decisive action against any entrenched interests undermining investor confidence. He vowed to eliminate bottlenecks hindering profitable and legitimate enterprises, signaling a departure from past narratives.

Baba Martins; From the News Source: DailyTrust