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Deputy President Jacob Zuma will, from 14 to 17 December 2002, host the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who will be on an official visit to South Africa. He will be based in Cape Town during his visit.

The working visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and at reviewing progress made so far in the South Africa - Nigeria Bi-National Commission, chaired by Deputy President Zuma and Vice-President Abubakar.

Enquiries: Lakela Kaunda on 082 7822575

Issued by The Presidency

13 December 2002