At his first stop in Strasbourg, France, President Buhari will on
Wednesday, February 3, address a special session of the European Union
Parliament to be attended by members of the executive and legislative
arms of the Union.
The President's address is expected to
focus on terrorism, violent extremism, corruption, Nigeria and Africa's
current security, economic and developmental challenges, as well as the
need for greater support from the European Union and advanced nations
for their rapid resolution.
President Buhari will also hold talks
with the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz and the
President of the European Commission, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker on the
same issues before leaving Strasbourg for London to join other world
leaders at the Supporting Syria and The Region Conference scheduled to
open in the British capital on Thursday, February 4, 2016.
The
President will use the opportunity of his participation in the
conference which is being co-hosted by Britain, Germany, Norway, Kuwait
and the United Nations to continue his push for more global
understanding, collaboration and support for Nigeria and other countries
in the frontlines of the war against terrorism who are striving to
overcome its very adverse effects on affected populations.
He is due back in Nigeria at the weekend.
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