countries including Nigeria, on Friday.
According to a statement by the UK government, May will meet with
President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja and also spend time in Lagos,
where she is expected to visit victims of modern slavery.
She would also visit Kenya and South Africa.
May will be joined by a business delegation made up of 29
representatives from UK business.
"The Prime Minister's central message will be focused on a renewed
partnership between the UK and Africa, which will seek to maximise
shared opportunities and tackle common challenges in a continent that
is growing at a rapid pace – from the Sahara to South Africa," the UK
government said in a statement.
"As Africa seeks to meet the needs of its growing population the visit
will also emphasise that it is in the world's interest to help secure
African stability, jobs and growth because conflict, poor work
prospects and economic instability will continue to encourage
migration and dangerous journeys to Europe.
"Because nations cannot prosper without security, the prime minister
will also use the visit to announce further support to tackle
instability across the region."
May said she is proud to lead a delegation to Africa, expressing
delight over being the first British prime minister to visit Kenya in
30 years.
"Africa stands right on the cusp of playing a transformative role in
the global economy, and as longstanding partners this trip is a unique
opportunity at a unique time for the UK to set out our ambition to
work even closer together," she was quoted to have said.
"A more prosperous, growing and trading Africa is in all of our
interests and its incredible potential will only be realised through a
concerted partnership between governments, global institutions and
business.
"As we prepare to leave the European Union, now is the time for the UK
to deepen and strengthen its global partnerships. This week I am
looking forward to discussing how we can do that alongside Africa to
help deliver important investment and jobs as well as continue to work
together to maintain stability and security."
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