(DDM) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for an official state visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) confirms that the visit comes at the invitation of Their Majesties, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, marking a major diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the UK.
According to a statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the British monarch will host President Tinubu and the First Lady at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 19.
The statement described the trip as historic, noting that it will be the first state visit by a Nigerian president to the United Kingdom in 37 years.
It further highlights that President Tinubu will be the first Nigerian leader to be formally received by the British monarch at Windsor Castle.
The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for both countries to deepen diplomatic relations and expand cooperation across strategic sectors.
Discussions are likely to focus on strengthening bilateral ties, including immigration policy, economic partnerships, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges.
Investigations by Nigerian Tribune indicate that several senior Nigerian government officials have already arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of the president’s visit.
These officials form part of an advance delegation tasked with preparing the groundwork for broader bilateral discussions.
Their early arrival is aimed at coordinating meetings and negotiations that may lead to the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding and other agreements during the visit.
The planned agreements are expected to cover critical sectors such as trade development, investment partnerships, defence cooperation, and cultural relations.
Officials say the visit reflects both nations’ shared intention to strengthen long-standing diplomatic and economic ties through renewed collaboration.
This visit is anticipated to set a new benchmark in Nigeria-UK relations and signal enhanced cooperation between the two countries across governance, economy, and culture.
