Tinubu to Hold Bilateral Talks with Starmer as UK Unveils Programme for State Visit
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of his upcoming state visit to the UK, according to the official programme released by the British government.
The visit will include ceremonial events, bilateral meetings, and engagements with the Nigerian diaspora. Preparations on March 17 will involve security sweeps, road closures, and procession rehearsals ahead of the president’s arrival.
Tinubu will formally arrive on March 18, where he will be received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. A ceremonial welcome will follow along Datchet Road, featuring the playing of national anthems and a guard inspection.
Tinubu will then proceed in a carriage procession to Windsor Castle to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by a formal reception, a 21-gun salute, and a state luncheon at St George’s Hall.
Later in the day, Tinubu will hold bilateral meetings with UK officials focusing on trade, security, migration, and port development.
The day will conclude with a cultural exchange event showcasing Nigerian artefacts and a state banquet hosted at Windsor Castle. On March 19, the president will hold a private breakfast with the king and queen before departing for London.
He is also scheduled to lay a wreath at The Cenotaph in Westminster, meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street for bilateral discussions and a working lunch, engage with members of the Nigerian diaspora, and sign bilateral agreements at Buckingham Palace.
The three-day visit marks Nigeria’s first full state visit to the UK in 57 years, highlighting the strengthening of diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries Hot Money: CBN Favours OMO Bills Investors with Higher Rates
