President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a strategic bilateral discussion aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that the engagement would lead to the signing of multiple agreements spanning trade, investment, defence, and cultural collaboration.
The Presidency noted that the meeting reflects Nigeria’s determination to enhance its partnership with the UK, attract increased foreign investment, and revamp critical infrastructure to stimulate economic growth.
Central to the visit is a £746 million financing arrangement involving UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance Nigeria.
The funding is designated for the rehabilitation of key port facilities, notably the Lagos Port Complex and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.
Earlier in the visit, the President and the First Lady were hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
Tinubu was accompanied by senior government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
Other members of the delegation include Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.
