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Tinubu flies to Equatorial Guinea to visit world’s longest-standing President Obiang

Mr Tinubu will meet with the Equatorial Guinean president at the Presidential Villa on arrival.

• August 13, 2024
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and President Bola Tinubu
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and President Bola Tinubu

PRESIDENT TINUBU  LEAVES FOR EQUATORIAL GUINEA TOMORROW 

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, August 14, depart Abuja for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on a three-day official visit to honour the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. 

President Tinubu will meet with the Equatorial Guinean President at the Presidential Villa on arrival, where meetings will be held between the two leaders and agreements, particularly on oil and gas and security, signed. 

The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and other members of his cabinet who will be involved in the signing of agreements and review of opportunities to improve bilateral relations. 

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President 

(Media & Publicity) 

August 13, 2024

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