President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja for Beijing, China, today, Thursday, August 29, on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic opportunities.

According to a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s trip includes a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates before arriving in China, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping and engage in discussions on cooperation between the two nations.

On the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, President Tinubu will also hold meetings with Chinese business leaders to promote investment and trade between Nigeria and China.

Senior government officials will accompany the President on the trip, which is expected to yield significant benefits for Nigeria’s economic development.

“President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday, August 29, on an official visit.

“President Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates.

“In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and will hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

“President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior government officials on the trip”, the statement said.