President Bola Tinubu has left Lagos for Europe, according to the Presidency.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday.
Onanuga said that from Europe, Tinubu would continue “his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.”
He explained that “His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has invited President Tinubu to participate in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, which will take place in the emirate early in January.”
The statement described the summit as a major international gathering, noting that the weeklong event is held annually to bring together leaders from government, business, and civil society to shape the future of sustainable development.
According to Onanuga, the 2026 edition of the summit carries the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go” and will focus on linking ambition with concrete action across innovation, finance and people, while highlighting pathways for global progress with confidence.
He added that the President is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his participation in the summit.
What you should know
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a globally recognised platform that brings together world leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators to discuss solutions to climate change, energy transition and sustainable development.
Nigeria’s participation offers an opportunity to engage international partners, attract investment and align national development priorities with global sustainability goals.
President Tinubu’s attendance reflects Nigeria’s interest in climate action, economic diversification and international cooperation, particularly with Gulf states that play growing roles in energy, finance and infrastructure development across Africa.
