President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20).
Arrival and Delegation
- Tinubu landed at 11:03 p.m. local time on Sunday (3:03 a.m. Nigerian time, Monday) and was welcomed by Amb. Breno Costa from Brazil’s Ministry of External Relations.
- His delegation includes:
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Yusuf Tuggar
- Minister of Livestock Development: Idi Mukhtar Maiha
- Minister of Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity: Hannatu Musawa
- Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security: Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
- Director General of the National Intelligence Agency: Amb. Mohammed Mohammed
2024 G20 Summit Theme and Focus
Hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the summit theme is “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.” Discussions will center on:
- Sustainable Development: Economic, social, and environmental dimensions
- Global Governance Reform
- Climate Change and Digital Economy
- Food Security, Hunger, and Poverty: Addressing extreme poverty by 2030 is a priority of Brazil’s presidency.
Broader Context
- The summit will deliberate on global crises, including the Israel-Hamas war and growing tensions between the US and China.
- Representatives of the African Union and the European Union are also attending, marking a step toward inclusive global discussions.
Significance for Nigeria
President Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s engagement in global socio-economic reforms, with plans for bilateral meetings to further Nigeria’s agenda.
The summit runs from November 18 to November 19, 2024, with leaders from the 19 member countries and additional invitees expected to adopt agreements addressing critical global challenges.