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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, who departed Freetown today for Abuja, Nigeria, has arrived in Abuja, where he is scheduled to deliver the Commencement Speech at the 12th Convocation Ceremony of Baze University
The visit also includes a high-level investment forum aimed at deepening economic cooperation with leading African business executives.
Furthermore, Baze University, a prominent private institution in the Nigerian capital, extended the invitation to President Bio in recognition of his government’s focus on education, youth empowerment, and innovation.
As the main speaker for the convocation ceremony, President Bio is slated to deliver a keynote address.
In a significant gesture, the University will also honor the President by naming its remodeled Postgraduate School after him: the “JM Bio Post-Graduate School.” The President is expected to lay the foundation stone for the new facility during his visit.
Also, in addition to the university events, the President’s itinerary includes strategic meetings and a business dinner designed to strengthen economic ties between Sierra Leone and Nigeria. These engagements are also framed as part of his duties as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, focusing on regional trade integration and sustainable investment
“This evening, I arrived in Abuja to speak at Baze University’s 12th Convocation and discuss with top African business leaders there. Looking forward to productive engagement.” Stated President Bio.
It’s disappointing to see President Bio travelling abroad yet again for high-profile appearances instead of focusing on the issues at home. Every trip means a cost to our economy — money that could be put into building our roads, strengthening our SME sector, improving health care and creating jobs. We need leadership that stays focused on the people and invests locally, not one whose calendar reads like an international flight log.