President Bola Tinubu who commenced an official visit to Doha, Qatar, arrived at 9:35 pm following his departure from Lagos after commissioning the Lagos Red Line on Thursday afternoon.

The visit, at the invitation of His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries across various sectors, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development.

During the visit, President Tinubu is slated to witness the signing of several agreements geared toward enhancing Nigeria’s real sector and fostering value-additive investments in trade, education, culture, solid minerals, digital economy, agriculture, and gas. The focus also extends to cooperation on counter-terrorism initiatives.

Ajuri Ngelale, the media aide to the President, highlighted that the visit includes active participation in a business and investment forum.

This forum will convene top-level executives from both the private and public sectors of Nigeria and Qatar, advancing opportunities for mutually beneficial growth and development.

Accompanying President Tinubu on this diplomatic mission are senior government officials.

DNTWOK understands that this official visit underscores the commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering collaboration between Nigeria and Qatar in various strategic areas for shared development.