Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom.
The meeting, which was at the request of the British monarch, is the first between the two leaders since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit in 2023.
In a statement on Thursday, the State House said President Tinubu and King Charles discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change.
President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday, in London by His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace for a private meeting, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
“This will be the two leaders’ first meeting since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit last year. The latest meeting was at the King’s request.
“Both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change.
“President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.
“President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.
“During their dialogue, the two leaders shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest in strengthening partnerships by harnessing Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth.”