President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed Abuja for a historic state visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
The President travelled aboard an Airbus A330 alongside the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, departing from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President and his wife will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle from March 18 to 19, making Tinubu the first Nigerian leader to receive such an honour at the historic residence.
The visit is aimed at strengthening longstanding ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with discussions expected to focus on immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
During the trip, Tinubu is scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. The engagement is expected to deepen bilateral relations and pave the way for broader cooperation between senior officials of both countries.
The meeting will also see the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding covering key sectors such as trade, investment, defence, and cultural collaboration.
As part of his itinerary, the President will attend the Nigerian Modernism exhibition celebrating contemporary art and culture, and participate in a reception with Nigerian and British business leaders as well as members of the diaspora community.
