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Tinubu heads to Europe for Abu-Dhabi sustainability summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday left Lagos for Europe as he continues his end-of-year holiday and prepares for an official engagement in the United Arab Emirates.
A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President will travel from Europe to Abu Dhabi to attend the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, also known as ADSW 2026, which is expected to take place in early January.
According to the statement, the global event is scheduled to run from January 11 to January 17 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, bringing together world leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss issues around sustainability and development.
President Tinubu was invited to the summit by the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to the statement, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a weeklong global platform that convenes leaders from government, business, and civil society to advance conversations and actions on sustainable development.
The summit provides a forum for mobilising ideas, partnerships, and investments aimed at shaping the next phase of global sustainability efforts.
The 2026 edition of the summit will be held under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” focusing on linking ambition with practical action across innovation, finance, and people, while showcasing pathways for countries and institutions to move forward with confidence in a rapidly evolving global environment.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the summit.

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