President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)—a major global forum that brings together world leaders, policymakers, investors, and industry players to discuss climate action, energy transition, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.
The Presidency is also framing the trip as part of Nigeria’s push to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation with the UAE, including conversations around green energy investment and broader development partnerships.
Arrival details and who received Tinubu
According to multiple reports citing a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at about 11:30 pm local time on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
He was received by:
- Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and
- Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria,
alongside Nigerian officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi.
What summit is attending
Tinubu is attending Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, which begins Monday, January 12, 2026, and is themed “The Nexus of Next, All Systems Go.”
ADSW is widely described as a platform for dialogue on:
- clean energy and energy innovation,
- climate financing,
- sustainable development, and
- practical pathways to inclusive economic growth.
Why the trip matters for Nigeria
Presidency-linked reporting says the visit is intended to help position Nigeria as a serious participant in sustainability conversations while also supporting efforts to attract foreign investment, especially in areas tied to energy transition and innovation.
Some reports also note Tinubu arrived from Europe following consultations with other leaders—suggesting the UAE stop is part of a broader diplomatic push.
What to watch next
In the coming days, key updates likely to shape the story include:
- Tinubu’s formal remarks at ADSW 2026 and any signed commitments or MoUs,
- meetings with UAE officials/investors (if announced), and
- Nigeria’s specific investment pitches tied to energy, infrastructure, or climate finance.
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