Tinubu Departs Abuja For Historic UK State Visit
President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, left Abuja on Tuesday at about 10:00 am for a state visit to the United Kingdom. Their flight took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
They were seen off at the airport by a delegation led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other government officials. The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. The visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange. At Windsor Castle, the UK monarchs would invite the President and his wife to view a special exhibition of items from the Royal Collection related to Nigeria.
King Charles and Tinubu will also hold private discussions and meet with organisations engaged in interfaith dialogue, both nationally and internationally. The Royal Family will host a state banquet in honour of the Nigerian guests. President Tinubu will also hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, which will lead to expanded bilateral engagement between senior officials of the two countries. The meeting will culminate in the signing of various Memoranda of Understanding and agreements, including those on trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation. President Tinubu will witness the signing of the landmark £746 million financing deal between the UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Federal Ministry of Finance to support the refurbishment of two of Nigeria's major national maritime infrastructure - the Lagos Port Complex (Ap
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President Tinubu has departed Abuja for a state visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by the First Lady. This marks the first visit by a Nigerian president in 37 years - and there's much anticipation surrounding the discussions.
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