He'll be in Nigeria for a two-day official trip.
Upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, he will be welcomed by Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a statement from the Ministry.
The statement, issued by Acting Spokesperson Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, mentioned that Wang Yi will first meet with his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Tuggar, before having a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday to convey a special message from President Xi Jinping.
The statement reads: “The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, will arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday, 8th January 2025, for an official visit.
“The visiting Foreign Minister who is also a Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will be received on arrival by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed PhD, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
“During his visit, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi will meet with the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar OON, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Thursday 9th January 2025 for bilateral talks that will focus on strengthening relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.
“The visiting foreign minister will also pay a courtesy call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to deliver a special message from the Chinese President at the Presidential Villa.”