Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, have arrived in the United Kingdom for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both countries.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on Tuesday disclosed this to Voice of Nigeria, stating that the presidential aircraft, Nigerian Air Force 001, touched down at exactly 3:23 p.m. UK time at Stansted Airport, London.
Dare noted that the arrival of the President and his wife marks the commencement of a historic visit, coming 37 years after the British Royal Family last hosted a Nigerian leader.
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He explained that the visit is expected to reset diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, not only along traditional lines but also across critical sectors such as trade, tourism, commerce, maritime, security, and other areas of mutual interest.
“The visit resets the Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom along traditional lines and also along other critical lines such as Trade, tourism, commerce, maritime, security, and other critical sectors. This indeed is history unfolding before our eyes.” The Special Adviser stated.
Describing the visit as a significant milestone, the presidential aide said it underscores Nigeria’s renewed global engagement under President Tinubu’s leadership.
“The President that is transformational is steering the leadership of Nigeria and he has brought about reforms because of his performance and because he has reset the fundamentals of the Nigerian economy and the radar of the world now is upon Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” He added.
The Special Adviser further highlighted that the Tinubu administration has continued to drive reforms aimed at repositioning the Nigerian economy, attracting global attention, and strengthening the country’s standing on the international stage.
The visit is expected to feature high-level engagements, including meetings with British officials and members of the Royal Family, as both nations seek to deepen cooperation and expand strategic partnerships.
