President Xi Jinping of China is expected to meet his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Tinubu today(Tuesday)in a “grand style.” in Beijing ahead of Thursday’s significant diplomatic mission.

The Presidency revealed that his schedule includes visits to major Chinese companies, including Huawei Technologies and the China Railway and Construction Corporation.

The source mentioned that there would be a gun salute and an inspection of the guard of honour.The event is expected to conclude with the signing of several bilateral agreements between the two nations.

While in China, President Bola Tinubu will also participate in the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit The 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with Shared Future.

”President Tinubu will also meet with CEOs of 10 top Chinese corporations, which manage over $3 trillion in assets across sectors such as ICT, oil and gas, aluminium production, seaport development, finance, and satellite technology.

On ground to receive the President are Minister of Works, David Umahi; the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among other Nigerian and Chinese government officials.