Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is traveling to India for the annual G20 summit in New Delhi. The visit comes as Nigeria considers whether to join the group of the world's strongest economies.
, as his country considers joining the bloc of major world economies, presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale said.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a special invitation to Tinubu, as Nigeria’s membership is under consideration. “While Nigeria’s membership of the G-20 is desirable, the government has embarked on wide-ranging consultations with a view to ascertaining the benefits and risks of membership,” Ngelale said in a statement.
The G20 brings together 19 countries and the European Union, with India currently holding its presidency, which rotates annually among the members. ManyIf Nigeria joins the G20 bloc, it would be the second African country after South Africa to join the league of the most industrialized nations of the world. Nigeria has the highest GDP in Africa, according to the World Bank.
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