President Bola Tinubu has left for Paris to participate in a two-day Summit taking place on June 22 and 23.
The Summit will bring together world leaders to discuss and sign a New Global Financial Pact that prioritizes support and investment for vulnerable countries dealing with the devastating impact of climate change, the energy crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tinubu traveled to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via helicopter from the Presidential Villa.
He was received by various government officials, state governors, and military personnel.
According to a statement released on Monday by Dele Alake, Tinubu’s Special Adviser for Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, the Summit will focus on restoring fiscal space for countries dealing with difficult short-term financial challenges, especially those with significant debt.
The recovery of economies from the COVID-19 pandemic and rising poverty require a comprehensive approach, which will involve global leaders, multilateral institutions, financial experts, and economists.
The primary objective is to provide access to finance and investment that will leverage inclusive growth. President Tinubu will lead this effort and will be accompanied by members of the Presidential Policy Advisory Council and other government officials upon his return on Saturday.