President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after attending the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026) alongside members of his cabinet.
The announcement was made on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
During the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The agreement is designed to deepen cooperation, boost bilateral trade and investment, promote technology transfer, and expand collaboration across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy.
President Tinubu also announced that Nigeria and the UAE will jointly host an INVESTOPIA forum in Lagos in February, an initiative expected to attract global investors and position Nigeria as a key destination for sustainable, long-term investments.
Highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to energy transition, Tinubu said the country aims to mobilize up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance to support ongoing reforms and expand nationwide electricity access.
The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week brings together global leaders from government, business, and civil society to advance sustainable development and climate action.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, emphasised the significance of the trade deal, explaining that more than 7,000 Nigerian product lines including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and agricultural produce will now enter the UAE duty-free.
