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| Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan |
The Nigerian delegation is expected to arrive at Piarco International Airport at five in the afternoon. President Max Richards, the Prime Minister and members of Cabinet will welcome the the Nigerian leader at the airport.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced the visit last Thursday. She said, "Trinidad and Tobago is extremely pleased that their Excellencies have accepted the Invitation of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to participate in this years Emancipation Celebrations, especially as this also takes place in the historic year of our 50th Anniversary of Independence."
During his visit the President will also hold bilateral talks with Persad-Bissessar and her Cabinet. Their discussions will focus on trade and energy related matters,with a view to further developing partnerships between the two countries. The Nigerian President will also visit key energy and shipping installations. The state visit will also include a courtesy call on President Richards.
The Prime Minister will host a luncheon for the visitors on August 2 at the Diplomatic Centre, on the occasion of Emancipation Day, 2012. The Nigerian leader leaves Trinidad that same day.
Last year, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago announced the formation of a Chamber of Commerce of Nigeria, and has been actively involved in areas of technical co-operation in health care and Energy related matters.
Persad-Bissessar and President Jonathan first met in Australia during Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in October 2011.
The Trinidad & Tobago government will cover the cost of the visit. However the amount has not yet been determined.
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