NIGERIA-UK PARTNERSHIP ESSENTIAL FOR TACKLING TERRORISM IN SAHEL- TINUBU
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President Bola Tinubu said that Nigeria’s work with the United Kingdom is very important for fighting terrorism in the Sahel region.
He made this statement on Wednesday during a state banquet at St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle.
The event was held to celebrate his official visit to the UK.
Addressing the royal family, Tinubu reflected on ties between Nigeria and the UK spanning democratic norms, literature, and the diaspora community, which he described as “the strongest bridge between our two countries”.
He said his visit would strengthen the bilateral relations and build “a future rooted in partnership, mutual respect, and common values”.
Tinubu also spoke of Nigeria’s role in stabilising the Sahel, a region plagued by jihadist insurgency.
“Our West African region faces complex terrorism challenges with roots in the Sahel,” the president said.
“Nigeria carries an enormous responsibility to help safeguard regional stability. In confronting these threats, partnership with the United Kingdom remains essential, and I look forward to my meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer tomorrow.
“Despite these challenges, Nigeria approaches the future with hope and confidence.
“We are a nation of diverse and vibrant people, of young people dreaming big, of entrepreneurs with a global outlook, and of a hopeful people determined to realise their full potential.
“Your Majesty, I am confident that the friendship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will continue to grow.”
On Monday, the presidency said Tinubu’s meeting with Starmer will culminate in the signing of various memoranda of understanding and agreements, including those on trade, investment, defence, and cultural co-operation.
Christopher Musa, minister of defence; Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA); and Mohammed Mohammed, director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), are among the president’s delegation to the UK.
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