No be small matter oh! President Bola Tinubu don plan to land for UK as dem don confirm say e go do state visit from March 18 to 19, 2026. This one na the first time wahala go fit see Naija president enter Britain in 37 years!
As e be, Tinubu and im wife, Oluremi Tinubu, go dey hosted for Windsor Castle by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This royal visit no be just any small visit; na big ceremony dey show say UK and Nigeria dey tighten their relationship well-well.
Last time wey Naija president come UK na for 1989, when General Ibrahim Babangida carry leg waka go meet Queen Elizabeth II. E come be like say Tinubu wan bring back the glory days of diplomatic ties. While e don meet King Charles before, this state visit go reach another level because e dey happen under the royal hospitality wey fit change the game.
The UK and Nigeria don dey do business together o, with trade don reach over £8 billion as of last October. No be play matter at all! Dis visit go bring more chances for businesses and cooperation. Them don even sign some kind trade and investment agreement earlier for 2024 wey go make connection stronger.
Although di details of wetin go happen during di visit never clear, we sabi say state visits dey always full of plenty pageantry like carriage procession and state banquet. Na time for serious talk too as Tinubu go fit discuss important issues with King Charles. As e be, dem go do am big!
King Charles self get better history with Nigeria. Before e become king, e don visit Naija four times. E no hide im love for Pidgin and Afrobeats, e be like say dem don join Naija culture strong strong. This visit go allow dem continue to build upon dat relationship.
Na big history wey dey unveil for London as we dey watch how dem go host our dear president. So, keep your ears open, because this one go sweet pass jollof rice!
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