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: Table Bay Hotel
Waterfront
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

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2 June 2008