Nigeria on the Global Stage: Tinubu Jets Off to South Africa, Angola for G20 and AU-EU Summits

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is embarking on a major diplomatic tour, departing Abuja today for a two-nation visit to South Africa and Angola. This trip is regarded as one of the administration’s most significant international engagements in the final quarter of the year, with the President scheduled to attend two high-level global summits focused on economic development, security partnerships, and international cooperation.

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the President’s itinerary, emphasizing that the mission aligns with the broader vision of advancing Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic interests on the global stage under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

First Stop: The G20 Leaders’ Summit
President Tinubu will first arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa, to participate in the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit from Saturday, November 22 to Sunday, November 23.

He is attending the summit at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the G20. This year’s summit, themed “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” will gather leaders of the world’s top 20 economies, alongside representatives of the African Union and the European Union.

Key discussion points at the summit include inclusive and sustainable economic growth, financing for development and global debt, climate change and just energy transitions, as well as critical minerals and artificial intelligence. President Tinubu is also expected to hold strategic bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening foreign investment inflows into Nigeria and addressing regional security issues.

Next Stop: The AU-EU Summit in Luanda
After the G20 Summit, the President will proceed to Luanda, Angola, for the 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit scheduled for November 24 and 25.

The summit will bring together Heads of State and Government from both continents to address shared priorities such as climate action and adaptation, infrastructure and digital transformation, creative industries, and agribusiness. The meetings aim to strengthen cooperation between Africa and Europe on key challenges and development objectives.

High-Powered Delegation
President Tinubu will be accompanied by a senior delegation, reflecting the economic and diplomatic weight of the mission. Those travelling with him include:

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake
Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole

The President is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the AU-EU Summit.

This diplomatic tour represents a significant opportunity for Nigeria to deepen international partnerships, attract foreign investment, and reinforce its role in shaping global economic and political conversations.