President Bola Tinubu is holding a high-level meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria–UK relations. The discussions are focused on deepening cooperation across trade, investment, defence, and cultural sectors.
According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting will conclude with the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements aimed at boosting bilateral ties and attracting foreign investment.
A major highlight of the visit is the £746 million financing agreement between UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance. The deal will fund the refurbishment of the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex, two of Nigeria’s key maritime infrastructures.
Earlier, President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu were hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle as part of the ongoing state visit.
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The Nigerian delegation accompanying the President includes top government officials, such as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Attorney General Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Ministers Dele Alake, Idris Mohammed, Wale Edun, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Hannatu Musawa, Bosun Tijani, and Gen. Christopher Musa, alongside National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.
The engagements underscore Nigeria’s commitment to modernising key infrastructure, enhancing economic growth, and reinforcing a strong strategic partnership with the United Kingdom.
