Nigerians demand focus on security, climate as Tinubu prepares for UK state visit

2026-03-11 - 11:18

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The upcoming state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom has been described as a significant validation of Nigeria’s resurgent influence in global diplomacy and a testament to the administration’s “soft-power” approach to international relations. Consequently, Nigerians under the aegis of Hope Alive Initiative HAI, have expressed confidence that the president would leverage the high-level talks to deepen collaboration on shared global priorities. “The visit presents a strategic opportunity to attract investment, promote innovation and enhance Nigeria’s global standing, while also enabling the United Kingdom to reaffirm its partnership with African nations in