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Media Programme for the State Visit by President Alhaji Musa Umaru Yar’Adua
Monday 2 June 2008
Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua in South Africa
Venue: Parking Area in Front of State Protocol
Lounge
International Arrivals Section
Cape Town International Airport
Please RSVP
- Please present press cards and positive identification
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Arrival of President Umaru Yar’Adua
Tuesday 3 June 2008
10h00 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of President Yar’Adua
Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707
11h00 Arrival of President Yar’Adua
To be received by President Thabo Mbeki
Media in attendance
Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and President Yar’Adua
12h00 Arrival of media ahead of signing ceremony and joint press conference by Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Yar’Adua
Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707
12h50 Signing ceremony
Joint Press Conference by Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Yar’Adua
14h15 President Yar’Adua to address Joint Sitting of Parliament
19h00 Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of Official Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of President Yar’Adua
Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707
19h30 State Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of President Yar’Adua
Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks
Wednesday 4 June 2008
08h30 Media arrive ahead of South Africa – Nigeria Business Forum to be attended by Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Yar’Adua
Venue: BOE Conference Centre
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707
Bongani Lukhele on 083 291 8689
09h30 Presidents Mbeki and Yar’Adua to participate in South Africa – Nigeria Business Forum
Order of Proceedings
- Welcome Remarks by the Programme Director
- Overview of the Business opportunities in the Republic of South Africa by Minister Mpahlwa
- Overview of Business opportunities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Input by the Representative of Business Unity South Africa
- Input by the Federal Republic of Nigeria Representative
- Discussions
- Closing Remarks by President Yar’Adua
- Closing Remarks by President Mbeki
11h40 President Yar’Adua to visit Robben Island
KINDLY NOTE UNACCREDITED MEDIA WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENTS IN THE PROGRAMME.
Media are advised that live photo accreditation for the incoming Nigerian State Visit can be obtained from Saturday 31 May 2008 as follows:
Cape Town Lodge
New York Room
101 Buitengracht Street
Cape Town
For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
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