On Wednesday, September 12th, 2024, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London for a private discussion. This marked their first meeting since they interacted at the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai last year. The Nigerian presidency, through a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, confirmed the meeting was held at the request of King Charles III.
During the meeting, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to tackling climate change in ways that align with the country’s energy security needs. The two leaders discussed global and regional priorities, focusing particularly on the pressing issue of climate change.
The discussions also covered opportunities for collaboration ahead of significant upcoming events, such as the COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. Both Tinubu and King Charles III expressed a mutual interest in strengthening partnerships, especially leveraging Nigeria’s influential position in Africa and the Commonwealth.
According to the statement, the leaders exchanged ideas on innovative solutions for climate financing and funding. Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to embrace global sustainability strategies while balancing its energy security objectives.
The meeting underscored the enduring and important relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with both leaders committing to deeper collaboration on shared global challenges.
