Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed for Paris, France to join world leaders to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact.
It was gathered that the president left the Presidential Villa, Abuja at about 11 am in a chopper to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
On hand to see him off at the airport were some state governors, government officials and military personnel.
The Informant247 had earlier reported that President Tinubu will on Tuesday, depart Nigeria for Paris, France to join world leaders, on Thursday, to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact which places vulnerable countries on the priority list for support and investment, following the devastating impact of climate change, energy crisis, and after effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, said the President will participate in the two-day Summit, June 22 and 23, that looks at opportunities to restore fiscal space to countries that face difficult short-term financial challenges, especially the most indebted; mobilize innovative financing for countries vulnerable to climate change; foster development in low-income countries, and encourage investment in “green” infrastructure for the energy transition in emerging and developing economies.
The statement added that President Tinubu and the other global leaders, multilateral institutions, financial experts and economists are expected to take a more holistic look at the recovery of economies from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising cases of poverty, to provide access to finance and investment that will leverage inclusive growth.
The Summit will be hosted by France President, Emmanuel Macron and will be held at Palais Brongniart.
The President, who is expected to return to Abuja on Saturday, will be accompanied by members of the Presidential Policy Advisory Council and senior government officials.