President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, has departed Abuja for Beijing, China, on an official visit.

A statement by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said the president would have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates.

“In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

“President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior government officials on the trip,” said Mr Ngelale.