List of international presidential trips made by Muhammadu Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari became President following the 2015 Nigerian general election. The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Muhammadu Buhari as the 15th President of Nigeria.

Muhammadu Buhari giving talk before Working Lunch with Secretary Kerry
Muhammadu Buhari at the house of Ali Khameni in Tehran

President Muhammadu Buhari has travelled out of Nigeria a total of 51 times since assuming office in 2015.

Summary of International Trips

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Here is a summary of the countries President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has visited as President. There are two trips that he made to the United Kingdom, one on his official vacation and one for medical treatment that are included in this list.[1]

 
Map showing International trips made by Buhari as President
  1 Visit
  2 Visits
  3 Visits
  4 Visits
  5+ Visits
  Nigeria
Number of visits Country
1 visit Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Japan, Liberia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Netherlands, Russia, Rwanda, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Togo, Turkey
2 visits Benin, China, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar
3 visits Chad, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, South Africa, The Gambia, United Arab Emirates
4 visits Senegal
5(+) visits Ethiopia (6), France (5), Saudi Arabia (5), United Kingdom (5), United States (11)

2015

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2015.

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  Niger Niamey 3 June Anti-Boko Haram summit
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Buhari travels to Niamey along with presidents of Cameroon to discuss the operation against the insurgency created by the Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. Nigeria committed to relocate their military command centre to Maiduguri and further support the rebuilding of the infrastructure in Borno State.[2]
  Chad N'Djamena 4 June State Visit
Details
After the summit in Niger, Buhari makes a one-day visit to Chad to further discuss with Idriss Déby regarding the Boko Haram counter insurgency plan.[3] Buhari is directly welcomed by Idriss Deby at N'Djamena International Airport.
  Germany Munich 7 – 8 June 42nd G7 summit
Details
Buhari presented his "wishlist" to the G7 members, in help to combat terrorism in Nigeria and in help to revive the Nigerian economy.[4] Buhari met Angela Merkel, French president François Hollande, Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper, Japanese prime minister Shinzō Abe and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at the sidelines of the summit.[5]
  South Africa Johannesburg 12 – 13 June 25th African Union Summit
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Buhari attends the 25th African Union Summit on Security. Terrorism was a key discussion topic and Buhari held a number of bilateral talks with various heads of state on the sidelines.[6]
  United States Washington, D.C. 19 – 23 July State Visit
Details
Buhari held talks with various high level US officials and on 20 July had a private meeting with Barack Obama. Buhari sought US help in the combat against terrorism in Nigeria and asked for further military assistance in terms of technology and intelligence.[7][8]
  Cameroon Yaoundé 29 – 30 July State Visit
Details
Buhari's visit was focused on the continued fight against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region and Buhari discusses strategies with Cameroon president Paul Biya. Cameroon also raises the issue that the Cameroonian Military did not enjoy the freedom to enter Nigeria soil to fight the insurgency; while both Niger and Chad did.[9]
  Benin Cotonou 2 – 3 August Independence Celebrations
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Buhari attended Benin's 55 years of independence celebration. He also held talks with Thomas Boni Yayi with regards to the Boko Haram insurgency after Benin increased the number of troops in its task force against the terrorist group.[10]
  Ghana Accra 7 September State Visit
Details
Buhari makes a one-day official visit to hold bilateral talks with president of Ghana John Dramani Mahama.[11] Buhari tries to discuss the repatriation of Nigerian funds, that allegedly the previous administration had stolen and stashed in Ghana. Further trade and regional security were also discussed.[12]
  France Paris 14 – 16 September State Visit
Details
Buhari's main agenda for the visit was to increase bilateral trade and seek closer ties against the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. Buhari met with François Hollande with regards to oil and defence in Nigeria.[13]
  United States New York City 24 – 29 September 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Details
Buhari makes his first visit to the UN headquarters in New York. He holds various bilateral talks with Barack Obama, François Hollande and other high level leaders. Buhari also attended the World Leaders summit on violent extremism.[14]
  India New Delhi 26 – 30 October Third India Africa Forum Summit
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Buhari attends the Third India Africa Forum summit hosted by Narendra Modi. It was the biggest India-Africa summit ever with representatives from all 54 African countries.[15]
  Sudan Khartoum 30 October State Visit
Details
On the way back from the India-Africa forum, Buhari makes quick stop in Khartoum. Buhari held bilateral talks.[16]
  Iran Tehran 22 – 24 November 3rd Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Details
Buhari makes a 2-day state visit to attend the 3rd Gas Exporting Countries Forum. Buhari meets Nigerians living in Iran and had a private meeting with Ali Khamenei.[17]
  Malta Valletta 28 – 30 November 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government summit.
Details
Buhari attends the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit along with various other heads of state.[18]
  France Paris 30 November – 1 December Paris Conference of Parties 21
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Buhari attends the Paris Conference on Climate change right after his visit to Malta.[19] Buhari also gives a speech at the conference and promises that Nigeria will cut 20% of its emissions as part of the carbon reduction effort.[20]
  South Africa Johannesburg 4 – 5 December China Africa summit
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Buhari attends the China-Africa Corporation Forum. While in South Africa Buhari discussed with Jacob Zuma regarding the MTN $5.2 billion fine and held talks to strengthen bilateral relationships.[21]

2016

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2016. Buhari makes a trip to the United Kingdom in February 2016 & June 2016, however, they were not in an official capacity and were for routine medical checkups.[22][23][24]

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  Benin Cotonou 8 January 11th summit of the Heads of State of the Niger Basin Authority
Details
Buhari attends the 11th summit of the Heads of State of the Niger Basin Authority. The summit focused on the water resources in the area and the new secretary general is elected.[25]
  United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi 17 – 20 January World Future Energy Summit
Details
Buhari attends the World Future Energy Summit.[26] Various agreements were also signed with the UAE government, in terms of Trade and share intelligence against terrorism.[27]
  Ethiopia Addis Ababa 26 January 26th Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government.
Details
Buhari attends the 26th Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government. The Summit focused on Peace and Security, which has been part of Buhari's main foreign policy agenda.[28]
  Kenya Eldoret, Nairobi 27 – 29 January State Visit
Details
Buhari arrived at Eldoret International Airport first, to join Uhuru Kenyatta president of Kenya and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud president of Somalia in the memorial service for Kenya Defence Forces soldiers that died in Somalia due to the Al-Shabaab insurgency.[29] This is Buhari's first visit to East Africa and various trade agreements are drafted to promote intra-Africa trade which is the agenda of the Kenyan president. Furthermore, the laws in banking and taxation were reviewed.[30]
  France Strasbourg 2 – 4 February Official Visit
Details
Buhari address the special session of the European Union Parliament with regards to the global fight against terrorism, extremism and corruption.[31]
  Egypt Sharm El Sheikh 18 February Sharm el-Sheikh 'Africa 2016’
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Buhari attends the Sharm El Sheikh conference that attracted over 1200 delegates. The conference aimed to build relationships between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Buhari's main focus during the summit was focused on eliminating terrorism to improve the investment atmosphere. Buhari also held bilateral talks with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, president of Egypt with regards to military and economic co-operation.[32]
  Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina 22 – 27 February State Visit
Details
Buhari was received by high level Saudi officials at the airport. Buhari was in Saudi Arabia to encourage Saudi investment into Nigeria and discuss trade agreements between the countries in terms of Oil and Shipping.[33] Buhari meets the Saudi monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. Buhari also visits the two holy Islamic sites of Mecca and Medina.[34]
  Qatar Doha 27 – 28 February OPEC Meeting
Details
Buhari visit Qatar for the OPEC meeting. Buhari also meets the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss the recent oil price glut. Buhari stresses the co-operation needed between OPEC and non-OPEC members to sustain oil producing countries economies.[35]
  Equatorial Guinea Malabo 14 March State Visit
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Buhari visit's Malabo to discuss with president Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo with regards to maritime security in the Niger Delta. The countries want to establish a joint task force to combat piracy and oil theft in the Gulf of Guinea.[36]
  United States Washington, D.C. 30 March – 3 April 4th Nuclear Security Summit
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Buhari attends the 4th Nuclear Security Summit.[37]
  China Beijing 11 – 14 April State Visit
Details
Buhari and his team of Nigerian delegates discussed various deals and agreements totalling over $6 billion. Various Nigerian and Chinese firms through the Nigeria-China business forum created bilateral agreements.[38]
  United Kingdom London 13 May – 15 May Anti-Corruption Summit
Details
Buhari attends the first ever Anti-corruption summit in the United Kingdom. The summit attracted various heads of state from around Africa. Anti-corruption and terrorism have been the heart of the administrations agenda and the summit was vital to get international support.[39]
  Chad N'Djamena 8 August Inauguration of Idris Deby
Details
The President attended the Inauguration of Idris Deby along with various heads of state.[40]
  Kenya Nairobi 27 – 28 August Tokyo Conference on Africa
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President Buhari attends the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development. The conference promoted structural economic transformation through diversification and industrialisation.[41]
  United States New York City 11 – 15 September Seventy-first session of the United Nations General Assembly
Details
President Buhari attends the Seventy-first session of the United Nations General Assembly.[42]
  Germany Berlin 13 – 16 October State Visit
Details
Buhari attends the Nigerian business forum in Germany and tries to increase economic ties between Germany and Nigeria. Buhari also held bilateral talks with Angela Merkel to increase economic and military ties between the country. Buhari made the official announcement that 21 Chibok girls were released and that the government was further negotiating the remaining girls release.[43]
  Morocco Marrakesh 14 – 18 November United Nations Climate Change conference
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Buhari attended the COP22 conference on climate change in Morocco.[44]
  Senegal Dakar 5 – 7 December Third Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa
Details
Buhari attended the Third Dakar International Forum on peace and Security in Africa. Along with various other leaders. Buhari also met some Nigerian diaspora based in Senegal.[45][46]
  The Gambia Banjul 13 December ECOWAS summit
Details
Buhari along with two other heads of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and John Dramani Mahama, flew into Banjul to persuade Yahya Jammeh to follow the constitution and accept defeat in the country's election. The Economic Community of West African States leaders also met with Adama Barrow to discuss international involvement in the presidential transfer process.[47]

2017

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2017. In January, May and September 2017, Buhari traveled to the United Kingdom, however, they were not in an official capacity and were for routine medical checkups.[48]

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  Ghana Accra 7 January Inauguration of Nana Akufo-Addo
Details
Buhari attends the inauguration of Nana Akufo-Addo.[49]
  The Gambia Banjul 13 January ECOWAS mediation meeting
Details
Buhari attends the mediation meeting along with other Economic Community of West African States leaders such as Macky Sall. The meeting was to help find a solution to the constitutional crisis left by Yahya Jammeh following the country's election. President elect Adama Barrow left with president Buhari and is to be escorted by West African leaders when his tenure begins.[50]
  Mali Bamako 13 – 14 January 27th Africa France Summit
Details
Buhari attends the 27th Africa France Summit along with various other African leaders.[51] The trip is made after the president makes a quick stop in The Gambia.
  United States New York City 17 – 20 September Seventy-second session of the United Nations General Assembly
Details
President Buhari attends the Seventy-second session of the United Nations General Assembly.[52]
  Turkey Ankara, Istanbul 18 – 22 October State Visit
Details
Buhari makes a 4 day state visit to Turkey to discuss bilateral issues with his counterpart Recep Erdoğan. Various issues with regards to security, aid and infrastructure were discussed. After the trip to Ankara, president Buhari attends the ninth D-8 Summit in Istanbul.[53]
  Côte d'Ivoire Abidjan 28 – 30 November 5th EU-AU summit
Details
President Buhari attends the Fifth AU-EU Summit.[54]
  Jordan Amman 1 – 4 December Summit
Details
President Buhari and King Abdullah II of Jordan co-host the counter-terrorism summit. Both leaders agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism commitments between the two nations to help reduce violent extremism in West Africa.[55]

2018

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2018.

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  Ethiopia Addis Ababa 28 – 30 January 30th Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government.
Details
Buhari attends the 30th Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government. Buhari was named the 2018 Anti-Corruption Champion.[56] Buhari also met with former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo.[57]
  United Kingdom London 19 – 20 April 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
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Buhari attends the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting held in London. On the sidelines of the summit held discussions with the Shell Group with regards to increased investments in Nigeria.[58]
  United States Washington D.C. 28 April – 4 May Working Visit
Details
Buhari hold bilateral talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump. Buhari was the first African leader to make a state visit to the United States after Trump was elected in 2016. Security agreements and defense contracts were discussed between the two countries.[59][60]
  Morocco Rabat 10 – 11 June Working Visit
Details
Buhari undertook the first visit by a Nigerian Head of State to Morocco where he held bilateral talks with King Mohammed VI. The two leaders discussed issues with regards to agriculture, fertilized production and their commitment to the regional gas pipeline.[61]
  Mauritania Nouakchott 30 June – 3 July 31st Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government.
Details
President Buhari attends the 31st Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government. Buhari spoke on ‘Winning the Fight against Corruption, A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation’ during the summit.[62]
  Netherlands The Hague 15– 18 July 20th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court
Details
President Buhari is a keynote speaker at the hearing commemorating the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court.[63]
  Togo Lomé 29 July ECOWAS-ECCAS Summit
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President Buhari attends the ECOWAS-ECCAS Heads of State and Government Summit on Peace, Security, Stability and Fight against Terrorism and Violent Extremism. He urged the leaders for stronger inter-regional collaborate on maritime security and anti-terrorism activities.[64]
  China Beijing 1 – 7 September 7th Summit of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation
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Buhari along with various other African heads of state attended the China–Africa Cooperation Summit. President Buhari met with president Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit.[65]
  United States New York City 23 – 29 September Seventy-third session of the United Nations General Assembly
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President Buhari attends the Seventy-third session of the United Nations General Assembly.[66]
  France Paris 10 – 16 November 1st Paris Peace Forum
Details
President Buhari attends the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum along with 60 other world leaders at the invitation of French president Emmanuel Macron.[67]
  Poland Kraków 2 – 3 December Summit
Details
24th session of the Conference of the Parties[68]
  Niger Niamey 25 December 60th proclamation anniversary of Niger
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Buhari attends the celebrations of the 60th proclamation anniversary of the Niger republic.[69]

2019

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2019. Between May 16–21, Buhari made a personal trip to Saudi Arabia to attend Lesser Hajj.[70]

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  Senegal Dakar 2 April Inauguration of Macky Sall
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Buhari attends the inauguration of President Macky Sall's second term in office.[71]
  Jordan Amman 4 – 7 April World Economic Forum Summit
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President Buhari attended the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa where he was a keynote speaker.[72]
  United Arab Emirates Dubai 7 – 10 April Summit
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President Buhari attended the annual Investment Meeting in Dubai.[73]
  Chad N'Djamena 13 April Working Visit.
Details
Buhari make a one-day visit to chad to attend the Extraordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States to discuss regional security concerns.[74]
  Saudi Arabia Jeddah 29 – 30 May Summit
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President Buhari attends the Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).[75]
  Japan Yokohama 28 – 30 August Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit
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President Buhari attends the seventh TICAD summit in Japan. During the summit, the president held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Various MoUs were signed between the two countries. The president requested that Japan assist Nigeria to combat piracy and illegal fishing.[76]
  Burkina Faso Ouagadougou 14 – 15 September ECOWAS Summit
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President Buhari attends the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit on Counter Terrorism. Leaders from Chad, Cameroon and Mauritania attended the event to formulate a plan to address the spread of extremism in the region.[77]
  United States New York City 21 – 26 September Seventy-fourth session of the United Nations General Assembly
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President Buhari attends the Seventy-fourth session of the United Nations General Assembly[78][79]
  South Africa Pretoria 2 – 4 October State Visit.
Details
President Buhari makes a three-day official visit to South Africa where he met with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The visit came after months of xenophobic attacks in South Africa directed against Nigerians and other African migrants.[80]
  Russia Sochi 21 – 23 October Working Visit.[81] 1st Russia-Africa Summit
  Saudi Arabia Riyadh 29 – 31 October

(Buhari remained in Saudi until 1 November)

Summit
Details
President Buhari attends the third Future Investment Initiative business forum that was hosted by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. The event was hosted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.[82] After the summit, Buhari visited Jeddah to perform Hajj.[83]

2020

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2020.

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  United Kingdom London 18 – 23 January Summit
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President Buhari attends the UK Africa Investment Summit 2020.[84]
  Ethiopia Addis Ababa 7 – 8 February 33rd Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government.
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President Buhari attends the 33rd Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government.[85]

2021

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2021. In April 2021, Buhari made a visit to the United Kingdom, however, they were not in an official capacity and were for routine medical checkups.[86]

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  United Kingdom London 27 – 30 July International Summit Buhari attends the Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2021 to 2025.[87]
  United States New York City 18 – 24 September UN Summit Seventy-sixth session of the United Nations General Assembly.[88]
  Ethiopia Addis Ababa 3 – 6 October Inauguration of Abiy Ahmed Abiy Ahmed's inauguration for a second term in office after the 2021 Ethiopian general election.[89]
  Saudi Arabia Riyadh 25 – 28 October

(Buhari remained in Saudi until 29 October)

Working Visit
Details
President Buhari attends the Future Investment Initiative business forum. After the summit, Buhari visited Jeddah to perform Hajj.[90]
  France Paris 10 – 13 November Working Visit, Paris Peace Forum
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President Buhari hold bilateral talks with President Emmanuel Macron and then attends the Paris Peace Forum.[91]

2022

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2022. Buhari made two trips to the United Kingdom in May and November 2022, however, they were not in an official capacity and were for routine medical checkups.[92]

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  The Gambia Banjul 19 January Inauguration of Adama Barrow Adama Barrow's inauguration for a second term in office after 2021 Gambian presidential election.[93]
  Ethiopia Addis Ababa 3 – 4 February AU Summit 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.[94]
  Belgium Brussels 17 – 18 February EU Summit 6th European Union–African Union Summit[95]
  Kenya Nairobi 2 – 3 March Commemoration Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Program.[96]
  Ivory Coast Abidjan 8-9 May Conference of Parties Attended The fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification[97]
  United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi 21 May Working Visit Condolence visit following death of President of the UAE Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[98]
  Equatorial Guinea Malabo 26 – 28 May AU Summit African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government.[99]
  Spain Madrid 31 May – 1 June Working Visit State visit with Prime-Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI.[100]
  Ghana Accra 4 June ECOWAS Summit 2022 Second Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Parliament.[101]
  Rwanda Kigali 22 – 26 June CHOGM Summit 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022.[102]
  Portugal Lisbon 28 June – 2 July Working Visit Working visit with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and United Nations Ocean Conference.[103]
  Senegal Dakar 6 – 7 July IDA Summit International Development Association (IDA) for Africa Summit.[104]
  Liberia Monrovia 26 July Working Visit Liberia's 175th Independence anniversary celebrations.[105]
  United States New York City 19 – 21 September UN Summit Seventy-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly.[106]
  South Korea Seoul 25 – 26 October WHO Summit 1st World Bio Summit,[107]
  Niger Niamey 25 – 26 November AU Summit African Union Summit on Industrialisation and Economic Diversification and the Extraordinary Session on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).[108]
  Guinea-Bissau Bissau 8 December Working Visit Amilcar Cabral Award awarded to Buhari by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.[109]
  United States Washington, D.C. 10 – 18 December US Summit Buhari attended the United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022 along with 49 other African leaders.[110]

2023

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The following is a list of international presidential trips made by Buhari in 2023.

Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
  Senegal Dakar 24 – 26 January Dakar 2 Summit
Details
Buhari attended the Dakar 2 Summit hosted by the African Development Bank called “Feeding Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience” where he was a keynote speaker. The event was attended by various African heads of states.[111]
  Ethiopia Addis Ababa 17 – 19 February AU Summit
Details
36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.[112]
  Qatar Doha 4 – 8 March UN Summit
Details
President Buhari attended the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Qatar.[113]
  Saudi Arabia Jeddah 11 – 19 April Working Visit
Details
President Buhari makes his last official visit to Saudi Arabia, during the visit, the President performed Umrah.[114]
  United Kingdom London 5 – 6 May Coronation of Charles III and Camilla
Details
President Buhari attends the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla along with other heads of Commonwealth of Nations. Buhari extended his trip by a week for personal medical appointments.[115]

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