“TINUBU TO MAKE HISTORY: FIRST NIGERIAN LEADER IN 37 YEARS TO EMBARK ON UK STATE VISIT”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a landmark two-day state visit to the United Kingdom in March, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria-UK relations.
Key Issues:
– _”The visit is at the invitation of King Charles III, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years.”_
– Historical Significance : Last Nigerian state visit to the UK was in 1989 by Military President Ibrahim Babangida.
– _”State visits are a form of soft-power diplomacy, using the pomp of royal hospitality to strengthen relations with important international partners.”_ – BBC
– Accompanied by Wife : President Tinubu will be accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.
– _”The engagement is a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations.”_ – President Tinubu
– King Charles’ Ties to Nigeria: King Charles has visited Nigeria four times as Prince of Wales and has expressed love for Pidgin English and Afrobeats music
In 2023, the King’s Trust International – formerly the Prince’s Trust – officially launched in Nigeria, announcing a project aimed at tackling youth unemployment.
SOURCE ===DAILY TRUST ==EXCEPT THE HEADLINE AND INTRO PLUS A FEW PARAGRAPHS
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