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Published on 2024-04-01 13:03:23
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Nigeria for Dakar, the capital of Senegal, to attend the inauguration of the country’s president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The presidency announced in a statement on Monday that Tinubu will leave and return to Nigeria on Tuesday, April 2. As the chairman of ECOWAS, Tinubu will join his colleagues from the West African bloc to witness the inauguration of the 44-year-old Faye.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed that the President will be attending the event in Dakar on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal and will promptly return to Nigeria after the ceremony. The visit is part of his official duties as a representative of ECOWAS.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the 44-year-old president-elect of Senegal, recently achieved a landslide victory in the country’s election, making him the youngest elected leader in Africa. After spending months in prison and being released just weeks before the election, Faye returned to win the poll. His presidency is expected to bring about transformative policies and shake up the political landscape in Senegal.
Faye has pledged to implement left-wing pan-Africanism and has promised to revisit gas and oil agreements as Senegal prepares to tap into newly discovered energy reserves. Tinubu is expected to join other leaders from the West African bloc in Dakar for the inauguration, showcasing his role as the chairman of ECOWAS.
During the trip, Tinubu will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior government officials. The visit signifies Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and solidarity within the ECOWAS community.
In conclusion, President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming trip to Dakar to attend the inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye underscores the importance of regional collaboration and support within the ECOWAS bloc. Tinubu’s presence at the event symbolizes Nigeria’s commitment to fostering peace, stability, and development in West Africa.
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