President Tinubu returns from G20 summit, advocates global alliance against hunger
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Nigeria late Saturday after participating in the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil.
Following his departure from Rio de Janeiro’s Galeao Air Force Base, he landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where he was warmly received by government officials and top dignitaries.
During the summit, President Tinubu endorsed the global alliance against hunger and poverty and highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to addressing these issues.
Similarly, in a bilateral meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Tinubu discussed Nigeria’s ongoing reforms, which Georgieva commended.
He sought the IMF’s support for initiatives aimed at keeping children in school, noting that education is a vital tool for tackling poverty.
Tinubu also elaborated on efforts to expand Nigeria’s tax base for inclusive economic growth, assuring that this would be achieved without overburdening citizens already facing financial pressures. “We are engaging stakeholders and sensitising Nigerians to expand the economy’s tax base…without necessarily increasing the taxes on our people who have already given a lot,” he said.
The president was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Livestock Development; and the Minister of Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Creativity.
The G20, comprising 19 countries and the European Union, serves as a platform for global economic coordination. Member countries include major economies like the US, China, India, and South Africa, providing a vital space for addressing global challenges such as hunger, poverty, and education access.
