King Charles III Welcomes President Tinubu to Buckingham Palace

In a historic meeting, British monarch King Charles III welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria to Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday, September 11.

The Royal Family announced the meeting on its verified X handle, @RoyalFamily, sharing the significant encounter between the two leaders.

“Yesterday, The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria visited His Majesty at Buckingham Palace”, the Royal Family tweeted on Thursday, September 12.

The meeting marks a significant moment in diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Nigeria, as the two leaders discuss matters of mutual interest and importance.

Although details of the meeting have not been disclosed, it is expected that they discussed key issues such as trade, security, and cooperation between the two nations.

President Tinubu’s visit to Buckingham Palace underscores the strong ties between Nigeria and the UK, as both countries continue to foster a strong and lasting relationship.

According to another tweet on his verified X handle, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, recalled that Wednesday’s meeting was the second between both leaders in the last one year.

“President Tinubu visits King Charles in London. They first met in Dubai last November, on the sideline of the COP 28 Climate Summit”, Onanuga said.