President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), a global forum dedicated to advancing sustainable development.
The President arrived at the UAE capital Sunday evening at about 11:30pm local time and was received on arrival by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan.
President Tinubu is attending the summit at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a weeklong global platform that convenes leaders from government, business and civil society to advance conversations and actions on sustainable development.
The summit provides a forum for mobilising ideas, partnerships and investments aimed at shaping the next phase of global sustainability efforts.
The 2026 edition of the summit will be held under the theme, “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” with a focus on linking ambition to practical action across innovation, finance and people.
It will also showcase pathways for countries and institutions to move forward with confidence in a rapidly evolving global environment.
President Tinubu’s participation is expected to place Nigeria’s perspectives on sustainability, energy transition and inclusive development on the global stage, while also creating opportunities for engagement with international leaders and potential partners.
The President is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the summit.