A day after hundreds of Boko Haram militants attacked military bases in Maiduguri, the capital of the northeastern state of Borno, President Goodluck Jonathan jetted out of Abuja Tuesday for Germany en-route Paris, France where he is scheduled to participate in the Summit on Peace and Security in Africa.
About fifty heads of state and government are expected to participate in the Elysee Palace Summit which will be hosted by President Francois Hollande of France.The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki Moon, heads of European institutions and leaders of Africa’s sub-regional and continental organizations such as the African Union and ECOWAS will also participate in the summit which has economic partnerships, sustainable development and climate change on its agenda as well.
President Jonathan will be accompanied by his wife, Dame Patience, relevant ministers and the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.).He will stop-over in Germany for a private visit on his way to Paris and return to Abuja at the conclusion of the summit on Saturday. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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