Tinubu To Embark On G20, AU-EU Mission

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, to participate in two major global engagements expected to shape Nigeria’s economic diplomacy, development financing, and regional security priorities.

The President’s first destination is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for November 22 and 23 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. This year’s summit, held under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” will gather leaders from the world’s largest economies, the African Union, European Union, and key international financial institutions.

Beyond the routine diplomatic visitation, the trip is significant for Nigeria as the G20 platform offers a rare opportunity to influence decisions that directly affect developing economies, particularly in financing, trade relations, debt sustainability, climate action support, and global economic reforms. Nigeria Africa’s largest economy sees the platform as a gateway to increased foreign investment, strengthened macroeconomic cooperation, and expanded trade partnerships.

The G20 plenary sessions will focus on inclusive and sustainable growth, equitable economic development, disaster risk reduction, climate change, energy transition, food systems, critical minerals, decent work, and artificial intelligence. Tinubu is expected to highlight Nigeria’s economic reforms, advocate for fair global financing mechanisms, and push for broader partnerships that support Nigeria’s energy priorities and digital transformation.

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Presidential aides also emphasize that Tinubu’s presence reinforces Nigeria’s position as a leading voice for Africa on global economic governance. Analysts note that the visit could deepen bilateral engagements with influential economies and accelerate discussions on debt restructuring, climate financing, and investment in Nigeria’s critical sectors.

On the sidelines of the G20 events, the President will hold several bilateral meetings with world leaders and heads of international organizations. These engagements are aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s objectives of attracting foreign capital, boosting trade, and negotiating stronger security cooperation—particularly in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and transnational crime prevention.

After the G20 Summit, President Tinubu will travel to Luanda, Angola, for the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit holding from November 24 to 25. The meeting will bring together heads of state, innovators, young leaders, and civil society to discuss shared Africa-Europe challenges, particularly climate resilience, inclusive development, infrastructure expansion, digital innovation, manufacturing, agribusiness, and the creative economy.

The AU-EU summit presents an important platform for Nigeria to push for increased European investment in infrastructure, technology, and renewable energy, as well as expanded support for youth employment and regional stability. With Europe increasingly seeking stronger ties with Africa, Nigeria aims to assert itself as a central strategic partner.

President Tinubu will be accompanied by top government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.

The President is expected to return to Nigeria at the conclusion of the two high-level meetings.