President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), where Nigeria recorded a major diplomatic and economic milestone with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the agreement was signed on the sidelines of the high-level sustainability summit and is expected to significantly deepen economic cooperation between both countries.
The CEPA is designed to boost bilateral trade and investment, promote technology transfer, and expand collaboration across critical sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy. Officials say the agreement positions Nigeria to attract long-term investments while strengthening its strategic economic ties with the Middle East.
Addressing participants at the summit, President Tinubu announced that Nigeria will host a joint Nigeria–UAE INVESTOPIA in Lagos this February. The initiative, he explained, is aimed at attracting global investors and showcasing Nigeria’s growing investment opportunities.
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The President also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to climate action, revealing plans to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial financing. He said the funds would support the country’s ongoing energy transition reforms and help expand electricity access nationwide.
Tinubu’s participation at ADSW 2026 underscores Nigeria’s renewed push for international partnerships focused on sustainable development, economic growth, and climate resilience.