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Deputy President Jacob Zuma will have a meeting with Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the Federal Republic of Nigeria this evening, at 18h00 at the Deputy President's Highstead Residence, Cape Town.

The two principals will have discussions on a wide range of political, economic and social issues, aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries, and taking the South African-Nigerian Binational Commission forward.

The media is invited for a photo opportunity at 17h45 at Highstead, and are advised to arrive at 17h30 for security clearances on the estate.

The Deputy President's delegation comprises:
* Minister of Minerals and Energy, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
* Minister of Public Enterprises, Jeff Radebe
* High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, Bangumzi Sifingo.

Vice-President Abubakar's delegation includes the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief D Onyia, and the governor of Lagos State, B Tinubu.

Deputy President Zuma has invited Vice-President Abubakar to use the opportunity of his working visit to attend the 51st conference of the country's ruling party, the African National Congress, at Stellenbosch.

Enquiries: Lakela Kaunda on 082 782 2575.

Issued by The Presidency, 15 December 2002
Source: SAPA