hosted members of the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom at a special reception ahead of the upcoming state visit of to Britain.
The gathering, held at a royal residence in the UK, brought together prominent Nigerians living in Britain, including professionals, community leaders, and business figures. The event was organised as part of preparations for President Tinubu’s historic state visit scheduled to take place later in 2026.
During the reception, King Charles acknowledged the strong cultural, economic, and historical ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria, praising the Nigerian community in Britain for their contributions to British society. He highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between both nations, particularly in areas such as trade, education, climate action, and cultural exchange.
Members of the diaspora used the opportunity to interact with the monarch and discuss issues affecting Nigerians living in the UK, while also expressing optimism about deeper collaboration between the two countries.
The reception forms part of a series of diplomatic engagements leading up to President Tinubu’s state visit, which is expected to further reinforce bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
President Tinubu’s visit will include high-level meetings with British officials, business leaders, and members of the Nigerian community, aimed at expanding economic partnerships and promoting stronger diplomatic ties between both nations.