Politics

Buhari Arrives UAE, Meets New President

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to convey his condolences on the passing of President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

He is scheduled to present the condolence and congratulatory to the new President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and thereafter review the bonds of a long-lasting friendship between the 2 countries.

In a congratulatory message to the new UAE leader, he reaffirmed Nigeria’s relationship with the country, noting that the cooperation has helped Nigeria in tracking down illegal assets and tracing terrorists’ funds.

Under the new leadership, President Buhari said he looked forward to a bigger and stronger partnership for peace, stability, and prosperity for both countries.

Accompanying the President are the Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Fantami, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, and the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika.

Other members of his delegation are the National Security Adviser, retired Major General Mohammed Monguno, and the Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.

The President is expected back in Abuja on Saturday.

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Economy

UAE Firm Seeks Investment Opportunities in Osun

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A multi-sector and multidisciplinary firm with patented technologies with headquarter in the United Arab Emirates has expressed readiness to invest in building a world-class specialist hospital and a medical diagnostic center in Osun State.

The firm also expressed interest in investing in the state’s solid mineral asset, just as it applauded the Oyetola’s administration for renovating 332 Primary Healthcare Centres across the State.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan said the founder and chairman of the MGT Group, Mr Ashok Puri, made these disclosures when he received Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, who was on a working visit to the firm’s office in Dubai.

Mr Puri noted that the firm had been following news about Osun’s giant strides in the health sector and was ready to complement the government’s efforts in boosting the sector.  

He also commended the governor’s leadership style and his commitment to attracting investments to the state. 

In his response, Governor Gboyega Oyetola expressed his administration’s readiness to attract investments to Osun, stressing that the government would continue to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. 

The governor, accompanied by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Abudulahi Binuyo sought partnership with a team of investors in the health, water resources, tourism and solid mineral sectors 

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