The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Nigeria this year. This was confirmed in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the Nigerian president on information and strategy.
The invitation was extended during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025. President Tinubu traveled to Abu Dhabi on Sunday to participate in the global forum, which promotes discussions on sustainable development, climate action, and solutions to global challenges such as water and energy crises.
During his speech at ADSW, Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development. He also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on the successful organization of the event.
“During the discussions, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanked the Nigerian leader for accepting his invitation and expressed the UAE’s determination to strengthen economic cooperation between Nigeria and his country,” the Presidency said.
According to the presidency statement: “The two leaders also explored attracting investment into Nigeria.
“President Tinubu said his government’s economic reforms are yielding fruits and called on the UAE to partner with Nigeria to develop the economy.
“He said the reforms had stabilised and grown the economy, encouraging foreign investors, including international oil companies, to announce billion-dollar investments, signalling renewed confidence in doing business with Africa’s most populous nation.
“President Tinubu thanked Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the warm reception he and his aides received since their arrival over the weekend.”
