President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026).
The presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the return in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The president attended the summit alongside members of his cabinet.
On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The pact is intended to deepen economic cooperation, enhance bilateral trade and investment, and facilitate technology transfer between the two nations.
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The agreement will also strengthen collaboration in critical sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy.
Speaking at the summit, President Tinubu announced that Nigeria and the UAE would jointly host INVESTOPIA in Lagos this February. He described the initiative as “designed to attract global investors and accelerate sustainable investment inflows into Nigeria.”
The president further stated that Nigeria aims to mobilize up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance. “These funds will support energy transition reforms and expand nationwide access to electricity,” he added.