By Abdullahi M. Gulloma
Abuja
President Goodluck Jonathan would today depart Abuja for Pretoria, South Africa, for high-level discussions with African Heads of State and Government on combating terrorism in the continent.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, said the continent’s five regions would be represented by two heads of state and government at the talks which would focus on collective action to effectively roll-back the scourge of terrorism in Africa.
He said: “Others expected at the talks which will take place ahead of President Jacob Zuma’s inauguration for a new term in office include the leaders of Ghana, Republic of Congo, Chad, Angola, Rwanda, South Africa, Mauritania, Algeria and Ethiopia.
“President Jonathan who will be accompanied by the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, and some key aides, will return to Abuja after attending President Zuma inauguration on Saturday.”