President Bola Tinubu has departed London, following the conclusion of his two-state visit to the United Kingdom.
During the visit, Tinubu, who was accompanied by his wife, Oluremi, had discussions with King Charles III and different groups in the UK.
He attended a state banquet organised in his honour on Wednesday.
On Thursday, the President met with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer on Downing Street, where he reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to deepening the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
“What we are facing is not a small challenge. Currently, the entire world is challenged. Nigeria is not immune, so is Britain not immune,” he said
The President said he was concerned about Nigeria’s economy and the well-being of its citizens, as well as how Africa’s most populous nation and the UK could collaborate.
“My concern is, as you rightly said, the economy and the welfare of the people, and how we should work together to improve the livelihood, the means of mitigating the economic volatility.
“And currently, we are challenged in being the largest country in the West African sub-region, and on the continent, we are challenged by terrorism and the conflict of climate change, and all of that.
“We will be able to discuss it in our bilateral relationship and see what Britain can do to accelerate the friendship, partnership, and the collaboration,” he added.
