Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is scheduled to represent President Bola Tinubu at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1 to 3, 2024.
The Forum, themed: “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2023”, aims to enhance bi-lateral relations between Indonesia and African nations, evokes the historic 1955 Bandung Conference, which marked a new era of solidarity between Asia and Africa. It also seeks to align Indonesia’s Vision 2045 with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
According to an issued statement by the Minister’s media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, the event is poised to mark a new chapter in the partnership between both regions.
The statement noted that: “The theme of the Forum recalls the historic 1955 Asian-African Conference known as the ‘Bandung Conference,’ hosted by Indonesia, which marked a new chapter of solidarity and collaboration in the relationship between the two continents.
“The theme also seeks to deepen synergy between Indonesia’s Vision 2045 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Nigeria and Indonesia share a strong and friendly bond that has grown over the years, with the government of Indonesia designating Nigeria as its African investment destination from 2022 to 2026 – a testament to the seriousness with which Indonesia views Nigeria and her economic potential and investment friendliness.
“The volume of trade between the two countries was USD6 billion in 2023, up from USD4 billion a decade ago. Indonesia’s support to Nigeria includes the donation of 1.58 million doses of the pentavalent vaccine in 2023, valued at almost USD 2 million, a gesture pivotal in protecting Nigeria’s children from life-threatening diseases.
“While in Indonesia, the Honourable Minister will showcase Nigeria’s investment potential across various sectors and highlight the socio-economic gains of President Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda. He will also advocate for opportunities for Nigerian businesses to actively engage in the Indonesian economy.
“I look forward to representing His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the government and people of Nigeria at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum, and also to the Forum turning out as yet another memorable milestone on the journey towards strengthened bonds between Indonesia on the one hand, and Nigeria and Africa on the other hand”, Idris stated.
