- Tinubu returns after attending Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026
- Nigeria signs landmark economic partnership with the UAE
- Deal targets trade, investment, energy and technology growth
- Lagos to host global investment forum INVESTOPIA in February
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where the Federal Government secured a major economic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates aimed at boosting trade, investment, and sustainable development.
President Bola Tinubu arrived back in Nigeria on Saturday following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), a global forum focused on sustainable development and climate action.
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The development was confirmed in a statement released in Abuja by the President’s spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, who noted that Tinubu attended the summit alongside senior members of his cabinet.
While in Abu Dhabi, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move expected to significantly strengthen economic ties between both countries.
The agreement is designed to expand bilateral trade, attract foreign direct investment, and promote technology transfer, while opening up deeper cooperation in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy.
Speaking at the summit, President Tinubu announced that Nigeria and the UAE will jointly host INVESTOPIA in Lagos this February, describing the initiative as a platform to draw global investors and fast-track sustainable investment into the country.
“Nigeria is positioning itself as a prime destination for sustainable investments, innovation and long-term growth,” Tinubu said during his address.
The president also revealed Nigeria’s ambitious plan to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance, noting that the funds would support energy transition reforms and expand electricity access nationwide.
According to Tinubu, the investments would play a critical role in powering industries, creating jobs and strengthening Nigeria’s economic resilience. (NAN)
