NIGERIA: Despite the economic woes, Buhari jets out again; President's on his way to Egypt

Buhari on his way out again

The Presidency has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari, would be embarking on a trip to Egypt, to participate in the 2016 Africa Business Forum.

The trip is coming on the heels of a fee fall of the naira to the dollar, padded 2016 budget and lack of viable economic team.

The Senior Special Adviser, SSA, to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, confirmed Buhari’s trip to Egypt in a statement issued on Thurdsay, February 18.

“President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Friday for Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt to participate in the Business for Africa, Egypt and the World Forum.

“The forum, which opens in the Egyptian resort town on Saturday, February 18, 2016, is being organized by the Egyptian government under the auspices of the African Union Commission.

“The forum’s objective is to accelerate private sector engagement and investment within Africa and promote the development of African ties and partnerships.

“President Buhari, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt and the Presidents of Togo, Sudan, Kenya, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea as well as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia are among confirmed speakers at the forum.

“Other confirmed speakers include the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, and the President/CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.

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“The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Okechukwu Enelama.

“He will return to Abuja at the conclusion of the forum.”