By Peter Omopo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday met with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, London, as part of his ongoing State Visit to the United Kingdom.
The high-level meeting follows the President’s earlier engagements at Windsor Castle, where he held a formal audience and attended a State Banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday.
Discussions between both leaders are expected to centre on strengthening bilateral relations, with key focus areas including trade, security cooperation, migration, and economic partnerships spanning energy, technology, and infrastructure.
The visit also features engagements with members of the Nigerian diaspora community in the United Kingdom, aimed at deepening cultural and economic ties between both nations.
Meanwhile, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a sermon at Lambeth Palace as part of activities marking the State Visit. An ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, she has remained actively involved in faith-based initiatives and women-focused empowerment programmes.
President Tinubu’s visit to the UK has been marked by a series of diplomatic and symbolic engagements, including a ceremonial welcome and inspection of the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle. The visit is seen as a significant step toward reinforcing long-standing relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
