„President Jonathan will be joined at the summit by Heads of State and Government of Benin Republic, Cameroon, Niger and Chad,“ Reuben Abati, special adviser to the president, said in a statement mailed to Anadolu Agency.

The Nigerian leader will be accompanied by Minister of Defense Aliyu Gusau, National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki and other top aides.

„It is also expected that Britain, the U.S. and the European Union will be represented at the talks,“ Abati said.