Tinubu completes UK state visit and returns to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have returned to Nigeria after a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Their arrival was met with excitement, with senior officials like Senate President Godswill Akpabio present to welcome them. The visit, held on March 18-19, 2026, was the first formal state visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years. During their trip, the presidential couple attended key events and signed important agreements to strengthen ties between Nigeria and the UK.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu and Oluremi Tinubu arrived in Nigeria after their UK state visit on March 18-19, 2026.
- The couple was hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, including a ceremonial welcome and state banquet.
- Tinubu met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for bilateral talks.
- A £746 million financing agreement was signed involving UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.
- An agreement was reached to facilitate the return of failed Nigerian asylum seekers and convicted offenders from the UK.
