President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended an invitation to Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya for a state visit to Nigeria, following a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. This development was announced on Thursday by the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Sunday Dare, during a briefing with journalists after the day's engagements.
Bilateral Meeting at Africa CEO Forum
The ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali brings together over 2,500 decision-makers for executive dialogues, open debates, and negotiations aimed at advancing shared ownership to achieve scale. This annual summit is recognized as the largest international gathering of the African private sector.
According to Sunday Dare, both leaders discussed prospects for economic cooperation, particularly focusing on Guinea's vast mineral and metals sector, which holds significant opportunities for partnership with Nigeria. Dare stated, "The President had a fruitful meeting, and you know Guinea is in debt to our president; he got some very good advice. Very soon, on the invitation of President Tinubu, he is likely to visit Nigeria."
Guinea's Transition to Democracy
President Doumbouya recently secured victory in Guinea's presidential election with 86.2 percent of the vote. He is currently overseeing the country's transition towards civilian democratic governance. Dare emphasized that the meeting opened a fresh chapter for bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Guinea, especially in the areas of mining and natural resources.
Potential for Partnership
Dare added, "Guinea has a lot of potential, metals, minerals, and so on. The opening for partnership between Nigeria and Guinea has been opened. The possibilities are great, and I'm sure we will see that develop in the days and years ahead." This invitation marks a significant step in strengthening ties between the two West African nations, with expectations of deepened cooperation in the mining sector and beyond.
