President Buhari Leaves Nigeria To Attend African Finance Summit In Paris

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Buhari left Nigeria for Paris, France on Sunday, May 16, 2021, on a four-day official visit to attend African Finance Summit.

Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu who revealed this in a statement said the Summit which is to be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, will draw major stakeholders in the global Finance institutions and some Heads of Government.

The summit will be focused on reviewing the African economy, following shocks from the Coronavirus pandemic, and getting relief, due to increased debt burden on countries.

The Statement reads in parts ;

”Before returning to Nigeria, President Buhari will receive some key players in the oil and gas sector, engineering and telecommunications, European Council and European Union Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Commission, and members of the Nigerian community.”