President Bola Tinubu was on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, received at Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom by King Charles III for a private meeting.
Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Thursday, September 12, 2024, said the meeting between both leaders highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship Nigeria and the UK shared.
He said this was the two leaders’ first meeting since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit last year.
“The latest meeting was at the King’s request.
“Both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change,” Mr Onanuga said.
He noted that President Tinubu and King Charles III also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.
“President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.
“During their dialogue, the two leaders shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest in strengthening partnerships by harnessing Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth,” Mr Onanuga stated.
