Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to attend the opening of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources 2024 conference.
The event holds from November 27 to December 2, 2024, at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre.
Shettima’s visit is: “At the invitation of Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné,” Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha said in a statement on Wednesday.
SIREXE conference is an international event organised by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire that focuses on “Policies and Strategy for the Sustainable Development of the Extractive and Energy Industries”.
“The VP will utilise the event to share Nigeria’s experience in the hydrocarbon exploration and production sectors,” said Nkwocha.
The Vice President is expected to return to Abuja later today.
Credible News earlier reports that President Bola Tinubu Wednesday left on a state visit to France to honour an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
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The visit is expected to help both countries strengthen political, economic, and cultural relations and explore opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President, Mr. Bayo Onanuga reads:
“President Tinubu and his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will be received on Thursday at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de ‘Élysée, by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.
“During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication. They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.
“Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady will discuss the latter’s passion for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope Initiative.
“President Tinubu and his wife will be hosted at a state dinner by the French leader before their departure.
“Top government officials will accompany President Tinubu on the trip.”
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