Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will join global business leaders and policymakers at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi on October 22, 2025.
At the exclusive, invitation-only forum, Ambassador Tuggar is expected to highlight Nigeria’s global engagement strategy, regional diplomacy, and evolving trade relations in a rapidly shifting multipolar world.
Nigeria remains one of Africa’s largest trading partners with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with its trade volume with the United Arab Emirates alone exceeding US$3 billion.
In a fireside chat session, Ambassador Tuggar will discuss Nigeria’s economic and geopolitical ties with countries across the Gulf region, underscoring opportunities for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and diplomacy.
The Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit brings together C-suite executives, policymakers, and global thought leaders to explore key issues shaping the future of business, governance, and society.
