Tinubu in UK: Live Updates as Nigerian President Meets King Charles in Historic Visit
King Charles greets Tinubu in Yoruba language
King Charles III to President Tinubu at State Banquet:
"My wife and I are delighted to welcome you to Windsor Castle, and we are most grateful to you for traveling during this Holy Month, which I acknowledge is no small sacrifice. It is my pleasure to wish you, Mr. President, peace, blessings, and joy. Ramadan Mubarak."
The British monarch also switched to the Yoruba language to greet his visitors, saying: "Ẹ kaabọ, ṣe daada ni?" which means, "Welcome, trust you are good?".
King Charles hoss State Banquet in honour of Tinubu
The King and Queen hosted a State Banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday evening, in honour of PresidentTnubu, and First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu.
How Nigerians in UK received Tinubu and wife
Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare has shared a video on X showing how Nigerians in Windsor, UK, "celebrate President Tinubu."
Tinubu’s wife to preach at popular palace during UK visit
Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is set to preach at Lambeth Palace in London, during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom.
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Video shows Tinubu inspecting Guard of Honour with King Charles III
On his arrival at Windsor Castle, President Tinubu inspected the Guard of Honour alongside King Charles III. After the inspection, both leaders proceeded to have a private meeting inside the castle.
Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu get ryal reception
King Charles and Queen Camila officially received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle. They were presented to the @RoyalFamily by Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales. They were treated to a 42-gun salute by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
Tinubu, wife introduced to members of the King's Household at Windsor Palace
Presidential aide Dada Olusegun shares the video showing President Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu being introduced to the members of the King's Household at Windsor Palace.
Prince William and Princess Catherine meet Tinubu
Prince William and Princess Catherine meet and greet President Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the Fairmont Hotel before the short ride to Windsor Castle, where their host, King Charles III, awaits them, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga gives an update.
Tinubu in UK: Trade minister gives update
Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the minister of trade and investment, has shared fresh updates from the visit through her X account.
Her words:
"A productive Day 1 in London as we kicked off the 2nd Nigeria–UK ETIP Ministerial Meeting, setting a clear stage for the next chapter of our bilateral relationship. I was honoured to join Sir Chris Bryant MP, Florence Eshalomi MP, Baroness Chapman, and our dedicated teams from @fmitiofficial, @officialccustoms_ng and the British High Commission. This government-to-government approach ensures we move swiftly from dialogue to practical delivery. Our work to align trade policies, paired with the energy of Nigerian businesses ready to scale into the UK market, keeps us firmly focused on one thing - ensuring ETIP reaches its full potential through deeper trade, stronger investment, and practical outcomes for both our business communities.
Tinubu, wife, others arrive London
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady arrive at Stanstead airport, London, where they were received by Mr Mark Bevan, Deputy Lieutenant of Essex, on behalf of the King and Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu, Nigeria's acting High Commissioner to the UK.
UK State Visit: List of those on Tinubu's entourage
Members of President Tinubu’s entourage for the UK state visit include:
- First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
- Senate President, Godswill Akpabio
- Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN
- Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake
- Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed
- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu
- Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
- Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole.
- Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa
- Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani
- Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd)
- National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu
- Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
"Windsor is buzzing ahead of Tinubu's state visit"
Presidential aide Dada Olusegun said "Windsor is buzzing ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's State visit to the @RoyalFamily."
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State visit: Zamfara governor in Tinubu’s delegation to UK
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has been selected to accompany President Tinubu to the United Kingdom for the historic State Visit, according to Daily Trust.
“Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal will join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s entourage for a historic visit to the United Kingdom on March 18 and 19, 2026," a statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said.
UK state visit: Tinubu, wife depart from Abuja to London
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu depart from Abuja to London ahead of the State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla #PBATInUK.
Tinubu in UK: Economic agreements on the agenda
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 (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.
Tinubu in UK: What is the major goal?
The Nigerian presidency said the purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Tinubu in UK: Meetings and engagements expected
While at Windsor Castle, Their Majesties will invite the President and the First Lady to view a special exhibition of items from the Royal Collection related to Nigeria. Later, the King and the President will 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 in the evening.
President Tinubu is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with senior UK officials, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The engagements are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, security, migration and investment between both countries.
Tinubu in UK: Historic visit
According to a statement by the presidency, this visit marks the first state visit by a Nigerian president to the United Kingdom in 37 years, underlining renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
The visit follows an invitation extended by King Charles III to President Tinubu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
Source: Twitter
