The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Friday for Paris, France .
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Mr . Femi Adesina , the President is scheduled to participate in the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum slated for November 11 to 13 .
Adesina said the forum , organised by the French Government and a number of Non - Governmental Organisations, was based on the “simple idea that international cooperation is key to tackling global challenges and ensuring durable peace . ”
The presidential spokesman said the Nigerian President would join the United Nations Secretary - General , Antonio Guterres , and other world leaders in discussing contributions towards global peace while underscoring the imperative of collective action .
The statement added , “ While in Paris, President Buhari will also join other world leaders to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the Armistice signed on November 11 , 1918 between the Allied Forces and Germany in the forest of Compiegne in France to end the First World War.
“ During his visit to Paris, President Buhari will attend a luncheon hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France in honour of visiting heads of delegations.
“ Before returning to Abuja , the President and his delegation will have an interactive session with the Nigerian community in France . ”
Buhari , according to the statement , will be accompanied on the trip by three state governors and other top government officials .
They include Aminu Masari (Katsina ); Willie Obiano ( Anambra ) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti ).
Others include the Minister of Foreign Affairs , Geoffrey Onyeama ; the Attorney- General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami; the National Security Adviser, Maj- Gen. Babagana Monguno ( retd . ; and the Director - General , National Intelligence Agency , Ahmed Abubakar .
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