President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, for the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).
His participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Japan and the broader Asian market.
Tinubu, alongside other heads of government and global leaders, attended the opening ceremony of the conference at the Pacifico Yokohama International Conference Centre.
According to a statement shared on Wednesday, August 20, by presidential aide Dada Olusegun via his X handle, the three-day event, which runs from August 20 to 22, provides a platform for discussions on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and innovation.
Olusegun noted: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives at the Pacifico Yokohama International Conference Centre and joins other Heads of Government for the opening ceremony of the 2025 Tokyo International Conference on African Development.”
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