Nigeria’s Presidential Spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom as “historic and epoch-making,” marking the first official visit by a Nigerian leader to Britain in 37 years. Bwala highlighted the long-standing ties between the two nations, including cooperation in education, healthcare, civil service, and military training at Sandhurst.
A key focus of the visit is the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), aimed at expanding business opportunities, boosting trade, and improving investment flows between Nigeria and the UK, while addressing existing trade imbalances. Bwala emphasized that both countries are seeking mutually beneficial arrangements that support economic growth.
On energy and social policy, He noted that Nigeria remains open to collaboration with partners like the UK while continuing domestic interventions to ease the impact of reforms. These include food support programmes, reduced import duties on essential goods, healthcare subsidies, and other welfare initiatives for citizens.
Regarding foreign policy, the Presidential Spokesperson reaffirmed Nigeria’s non-aligned stance while strengthening ties with both Western and Global South partners based on national interest. He also confirmed ongoing joint security operations with the United States and stressed that partnerships are guided by mutual benefit and national security priorities.
