President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos in the early hours of Friday, concluding a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.
According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, landed at about 1:15 a.m. at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
They were received by senior government officials and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, including Lagos State Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat and the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
The President is expected to later join Muslim faithful for prayers marking Eid al-Fitr at Dodan Barracks, as part of activities celebrating the end of Ramadan.
In his Eid message, Tinubu urged Muslims across the country to uphold the virtues learned during the fasting period, including piety, compassion, selflessness, and perseverance, stressing the need to sustain these values beyond the season.
He noted that the lessons of Ramadan remain particularly relevant in addressing current national challenges, calling on citizens to remain united and committed to the common good.
During the visit, President Tinubu held high-level bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, where both countries agreed on a £746 million deal aimed at modernising key port infrastructure in Lagos.
Describing the trip as significant, Tinubu said it marked a renewed phase in diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and the UK, noting that it was the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to Britain in several decades.
He explained that discussions during the trip covered a wide range of issues, including trade, economic cooperation, climate change, security, and global challenges.
At Windsor Castle, the President and First Lady were hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a state banquet.
The visit featured ceremonial honours, including a guard of honour and a 42-gun salute, underscoring the longstanding diplomatic ties between both nations.
Tinubu highlighted the shared vision between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, emphasising mutual respect, resilience, and a commitment to building stronger partnerships.
The trip also included engagements with members of the Nigerian diaspora and business leaders, alongside the signing of multiple agreements spanning trade, investment, defence cooperation, cultural exchange, and energy transition.
Government said the outcomes of the visit are expected to deepen bilateral relations and support Nigeria’s broader economic and development objectives.
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos in the early hours of Friday, concluding a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.
According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, landed at about 1:15 a.m. at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
They were received by senior government officials and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, including Lagos State Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat and the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
The President is expected to later join Muslim faithful for prayers marking Eid al-Fitr at Dodan Barracks, as part of activities celebrating the end of Ramadan.
In his Eid message, Tinubu urged Muslims across the country to uphold the virtues learned during the fasting period, including piety, compassion, selflessness, and perseverance, stressing the need to sustain these values beyond the season.
He noted that the lessons of Ramadan remain particularly relevant in addressing current national challenges, calling on citizens to remain united and committed to the common good.
During the visit, President Tinubu held high-level bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, where both countries agreed on a £746 million deal aimed at modernising key port infrastructure in Lagos.
Describing the trip as significant, Tinubu said it marked a renewed phase in diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and the UK, noting that it was the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to Britain in several decades.
He explained that discussions during the trip covered a wide range of issues, including trade, economic cooperation, climate change, security, and global challenges.
At Windsor Castle, the President and First Lady were hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a state banquet.
The visit featured ceremonial honours, including a guard of honour and a 42-gun salute, underscoring the longstanding diplomatic ties between both nations.
Tinubu highlighted the shared vision between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, emphasising mutual respect, resilience, and a commitment to building stronger partnerships.
The trip also included engagements with members of the Nigerian diaspora and business leaders, alongside the signing of multiple agreements spanning trade, investment, defence cooperation, cultural exchange, and energy transition.
Government said the outcomes of the visit are expected to deepen bilateral relations and support Nigeria’s broader economic and development objectives.
