President Bola Tinubu has stated that his visit to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom, on Wednesday was aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on his verified X account on Thursday.
He wrote, “President Bola Tinubu visited His Majesty, King Charles, at Buckingham Palace. The significant meeting highlighted the ongoing diplomatic ties and partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”
The United Kingdom Royal Family also confirmed the visit, posting a photograph of the two leaders at Buckingham Palace.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also said in a statement on Thursday that President Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday in London by His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace for a private meeting, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Onanuga said that was the two leaders’ first meeting since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit last year.
He explained that the latest meeting was at the King’s request.
He said both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change.
“President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.
“President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.
“During their dialogue, the two leaders shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest in strengthening partnerships by harnessing Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth,” Onanuga stressed.
