President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa.
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the BNC will hold on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, following a ministerial meeting scheduled for 2 December at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town.
The presidential-level meeting will address a broad range of bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest.
Discussions will also review progress since the 10th session of the BNC held in Abuja from 29 November to 1 December 2021.
Eight working groups focusing on areas such as political consultations, defence and security, banking and finance, trade and investments, and energy will deliberate during the session.
Additionally, several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements are expected to be signed.
The meeting coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Commission, established in 1999 to enhance cooperation and friendship between Nigeria and South Africa.
President Tinubu will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including state governors, ministers, and senior government officials. He is expected to return to Nigeria after the meeting.
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