President Bola Tinubu was warmly received in London by His Majesty, King Charles III at Buckingham Palace for a private meeting, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
This will be the two leaders’ first meeting since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit last year.
This was contained in a statement by Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
It reads, “Global and regional issues of common concern were deliberated by both leaders, with particular emphasis on the pressing and intricate problem of climate change.
“President Tinubu and His Majesty 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.
“The two leaders expressed a shared interest in enhancing partnerships by leveraging Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth,”
According to a statement released following their conversation, they also exchanged ideas for creative approaches to climate financing and funding.
Written by Jennifer Amarachi
