- Partnership Agreements: President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to upgrading partnership agreements with the UK in areas like arts, culture, trade, and security.
- Shared History: Tinubu highlighted the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the UK, emphasizing the need to promote unity and inclusivity.
- Security Challenges: The President urged the UK to pay attention to security challenges in West Africa, particularly in countries like Sudan, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
- Economic Reforms: Tinubu assured that Nigeria’s economic reforms are progressive and geared towards long-term economic stimulation.
- UK-Nigeria Trade: The UK and Nigeria signed an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) earlier this year to boost trade and investment ¹ ².
President Bola Tinubu welcomed UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy, at the State House in Abuja, reinforcing Nigeria’s dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with the UK. Tinubu expressed gratitude for King Charles III’s warm reception during his visit to London and emphasized the importance of unity and inclusivity in their shared history.
Lammy conveyed Prime Minister Keir Stammer’s interest in Africa’s growth and development, highlighting the need for new partnerships to tackle emerging challenges. He praised the strong relationships between the two countries, built over many years through shared values and the Commonwealth.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, outlined the agreements signed with the UK Foreign Secretary, focusing on growth, jobs, security, migration, and people-to-people links. These efforts aim to bolster the UK-Nigeria relationship, already strengthened by the ETIP signed earlier this year.
