President Bola Tinubu has met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.
Starmer welcomed the Nigerian leader with a handshake at the
familiar black door of 10 Downing Street as they both posed for pictures before
entering the building.
Ahead of Tinubu’s arrival in the UK, the presidency said
Thursday’s meeting with the prime minister would revolve around bilateral
discussions and a working lunch.
It is unclear if the president, who is a partaking in the
ongoing Muslim Ramadan fast, would share in the meal or if it would still hold.
The traditional lunch with King Charles at Windsor Castle on Wednesday was
shelved in respect of the fast.
Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, had noted that
Tinubu’s meeting with Starmer would culminate in the signing of various
memoranda of understanding (MoU) and agreements, including those on trade,
investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
“In addition, Tinubu will witness the signing of a £746
million financing deal between the UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the Nigerian
Ports Authority (NPA) and ministry of finance to support the refurbishment the
Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex,” Onanuga
said in a statement.
This is not the first meeting between both leaders.
In July 2024, Tinubu congratulated Starmer and the Labour
Party for winning the UK election.
Both men later held a phone call the following month where
they reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties as
Commonwealth partners.In October of the same year, the Nigerian leader and the
British leader held discreet talks at 10 Downing Street.
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