The United Kingdom government has released the programme for the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19.
According to the itinerary, the visit will be hosted at Windsor Castle and will feature bilateral meetings, ceremonial engagements and interactions with members of the Nigerian diaspora.
Preparations for the visit will begin on March 17, including security sweeps, road closures and rehearsals for the presidential procession ahead of Tinubu’s arrival.
The president is expected to arrive officially on March 18, where he will be received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Ceremonial Reception at Windsor Castle
A ceremonial welcome will take place on Datchet Road, featuring the playing of national anthems and the inspection of a guard of honour.
Tinubu will then proceed in a carriage procession to Windsor Castle, where he will be received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The programme also includes a formal reception, a 21-gun salute and a state luncheon at St George’s Hall.
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Later in the day, the Nigerian president is expected to hold bilateral meetings with UK officials focusing on trade, security, migration and port development.
The day will end with a cultural exchange event showcasing Nigerian artefacts, followed by a state banquet hosted at Windsor Castle.
On March 19, Tinubu will hold a private breakfast with the king and queen before departing for London.
While in London, the president is expected to lay a wreath at The Cenotaph.
Tinubu will also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street for bilateral discussions and a working lunch.
Other engagements include a meeting with members of the Nigerian diaspora and the signing of bilateral agreements at Buckingham Palace.
The visit will conclude with Tinubu’s departure from RAF Northolt back to Nigeria.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
