By Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria has confirmed Nigeria’s participation at the 26th Session of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled to hold in Kigali, Rwanda from 20th – 26th June, 2022.
A statement signed by the spokesperson of the ministry, Mrs. Francisca K. Omayuli, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari, will deliver a speech on Malaria and Tropical Neglected Diseases as a Special Speaker at the Summit and also during the Heads of Government and Business Leaders Roundtable titled “Future Cities: Sustainable Urbanization”.
The statement said other activities of the President will include bilateral meetings with some Commonwealth Leaders, on the sidelines of the event.
The Summit titled “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming”. has lined up activities for Ministers, Senior Government Officials, Business and Civil Society Organizations.
According to the statement, Nigeria’s participation in CHOGM 2022, will afford her the opportunity to attract investments into critical sectors of the economy such as energy, agriculture, mining and solid minerals, ICT, Technology and Innovation.
It further noted that Nigeria will also engage with Development Partners, Donor Agencies and the International Community with a view to addressing the challenges of Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases in the country.
The statement said President Buhari, will be accompanied to the Summit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs among other Ministers and top government officials.
