Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has embarked on a high-level working visit to the United Kingdom from March 3 to 5, 2025.
The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and enhance strategic cooperation between Nigeria and the UK across key sectors.
This will include trade, investment, technology, media and academia.
According to a statement by the acting spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Monday, the visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to global partnerships for economic growth and sustainable development.
During his visit, Ambassador Tuggar will deliver a speech at Chatham House on Nigeria’s evolving foreign policy and global aspirations.
He will also attend a high-level roundtable at the House of Commons to discuss economic diversification, investment and digital transformation.
Additionally, the minister will engage with key media stakeholders at the BBC House in London and hold meetings with financial institutions such as JP Morgan and British International Investment (BII) to explore investment opportunities and financial cooperation.
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The visit will also feature bilateral discussions with senior UK government officials, focusing on security collaboration, intelligence-sharing, business expansion and strengthening academic partnerships between Nigerian and UK institutions.
Ambassador Tuggar will further engage with the African Centre and the University of Cambridge to promote knowledge exchange and capacity building.
The visit aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s foreign policy agenda, emphasising economic diplomacy, strategic partnerships and regional stability.
The statement said, “Ambassador Tuggar’s engagements will focus on strengthening Nigeria-UK cooperation in areas that drive innovation, economic diversification, and regional security.”
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