Title: Bola Tinubu to Meet Keir Starmer as UK Unveils Programme for Historic State Visit Date Published: 16 March 2026 Description: President Bola Tinubu is set to hold bilateral talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom, according to the official programme released by the British government.The three-day visit, scheduled for March 17 to 19, will feature a series of ceremonial events, diplomatic engagements and meetings with members of the Nigerian diaspora.Preparations for the visit will commence on March 17 with extensive security sweeps, road closures and rehearsals for the ceremonial procession ahead of the president’s arrival.President Tinubu is expected to arrive in the UK on March 18, where he will be received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.A ceremonial welcome will be held along Datchet Road, featuring the playing of the national anthems of Nigeria and the United Kingdom, as well as the inspection of a guard of honour.Following the ceremony, the Nigerian leader will join a carriage procession to Windsor Castle where he will be formally received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.The programme includes a formal reception, a 21-gun salute and a state luncheon at St George’s Hall.Later in the day, Tinubu will participate in bilateral discussions with British officials focusing on key issues such as trade relations, security cooperation, migration and port development.The day’s events will conclude with a cultural exchange programme showcasing Nigerian artefacts, followed by a state banquet at Windsor Castle.On March 19, the president will begin the day with a private breakfast hosted by the King and Queen before travelling to London for additional engagements.While in London, Tinubu is scheduled to lay a wreath at the The Cenotaph in honour of fallen soldiers.He will thereafter meet Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street for bilateral talks and a working lunch.The visit will also feature interactions with members of the Nigerian diaspora and the signing of bilateral agreements at Buckingham Palace.President Tinubu is expected to depart the United Kingdom from RAF Northolt at the end of the visit.The trip marks Nigeria’s first full state visit to the United Kingdom in 57 years and is expected to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries. Attached Images: 0abbb69e968754d355d99326d18f65d57a00b48792e3d31aacdb9855fd6ee3bc.jpg Attached Video: None