President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Paris, France.
The Presidency shared photos of the president boarding the presidential jet on Sunday afternoon.
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According to a Saturday statement, the president’s four-day official visit to the European nation was to attend the African Finance Summit in Paris, France.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, who signed the statement, said that the summit would focus on African economy, following shocks from coronavirus pandemic, and getting relief, especially from increased debt burden on countries.
“The Summit, to be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, will draw major stakeholders in the global finance institutions and some Heads of Government, who will, collectively, discuss external funding and debt treatment for Africa, and private sector reforms.
“During the visit, President Buhari will meet with the French President to discuss growing security threats in Sahel and Lake Chad region, political relations, economic ties, climate change and partnership in buoying the health sector, particularly in checking spread of Covid-19, with more research and vaccines.