Nigeria’s foreign minister, Ambassador Yusuf will be taking part in the 2024 US Africa summit amid a deepening economic crisis. He will take part in the business forum that brings together heads of state, business gurus and other stakeholders.
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at this year’s US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas.
Initially Vice President Kashim Shettima who was originally scheduled to represent the President was unable to make the trip following a technical fault with his aircraft, forcing him to make a detour on the advice of the Presidential Air Fleet. While ambassador Yusuf carries on, the Vice President will carry on with other national duties.
The high-profile summit, taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, to run till May 9, 2024 will bring together political and business leaders from across Africa, the United States, and other regions. This year’s summit will feature high-level dialogues, networking sessions, and plenaries.
Among the African heads of state expected are President Joseph Boakai of Liberia, President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi, President Joao Lourenço of Angola, President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi of Botswana, President José Maria Neves of Cabo Verde, and Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara of Lesotho.
The US-Africa Business Summit aims to foster economic cooperation and explore investment opportunities between the United States and African countries. This will be a great platform for Nigeria to woo investors that would alleviate the nation’s current situation.
