President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, which will focus on addressing emerging security challenges in West Africa.
The high-level summit, co-chaired by the Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Italy, is expected to convene regional and international leaders, security experts, and multilateral partners to deliberate on coordinated approaches to combating terrorism, enhancing maritime security, and countering online radicalisation.
According to a statement from the Presidency, President Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to regional stability and its leadership role in advancing collaborative solutions to transnational security threats affecting West and Central Africa.
During the meeting, the President is also scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with other heads of state and government on strengthening defence cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operations to tackle cross-border crime and violent extremism.
The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 by King Abdullah II of Jordan, serves as a strategic platform for dialogue and coordination among nations confronting terrorism and hybrid security threats. This year’s gathering will examine ways to consolidate international support for African-led peace and counter-terrorism initiatives.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja at the conclusion of the meeting.
