President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to depart for France on
Wednesday to address a special session of the European Union Parliament
in Strasbourg.And on medical check-up in London. A statement on Monday by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina disclosed
that he will travel on to London where he will reportedly attend an
event on Syria. Read press release after the cut.
According to Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, President Buhari will begin an official visit to France and Britain tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2016. At his first stop in Strasbourg, France, he will on Wednesday, February 3, address a special session of the European Union Parliament to be attended by members of the executive and legislative arms of the Union. .
His address is expected to focus on terrorism, violent extremism,
corruption, Nigeria and Africa’s current security, economic and
developmental challenges, as well as the need for greater support from
the European Union and advanced nations for their rapid resolution.
He will also hold talks with the President of the European
Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz and the President of the European
Commission, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker on the same issues before leaving
Strasbourg for London to join other world leaders at the Supporting
Syria and The Region Conference scheduled to open in the British capital
on Thursday, February 4, 2016.
He will use the opportunity of his participation in the conference
which is being co-hosted by Britain, Germany, Norway, Kuwait and the
United Nations to continue his push for more global understanding,
collaboration and support for Nigeria and other countries in the
frontlines of the war against terrorism who are striving to overcome its
very adverse effects on affected populations.
President Buhari will return home next weekend if everything goes well.
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