President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, China, for a five-day official visit, with plans to join the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.
According to a statement from his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu landed in China at around 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday and was greeted by senior Chinese officials.
The President’s itinerary includes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and visits to major corporations such as Huawei Technologies and the China Railway and Construction Corporation (CRCC). These engagements are aimed at advancing key agenda items, including the completion of the Ibadan-to-Abuja segment of the Lagos-Kano high-speed rail line.
Additionally, President Tinubu is scheduled to meet with CEOs of ten major Chinese corporations, whose combined assets exceed $3 trillion, spanning various economic sectors.
The visit will culminate in President Tinubu’s participation in the FOCAC Summit, where he will join other African leaders to discuss significant issues with Chinese counterparts.