President Tinubu meets UK PM Keir Starmer, signing a £746m port deal to boost infrastructure, trade, and bilateral cooperation
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria held a high-level meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
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The engagement included the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding and agreements covering trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
A highlight of the visit was the signing of a £746 million financing agreement between UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The deal will fund the refurbishment of Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and Tin Can Island Port Complex, aiming to modernise key maritime infrastructure and support Nigeria’s economic growth.
The meeting underscored Nigeria’s commitment to attracting foreign investment and enhancing strategic partnerships with Britain.
The visit also included an audience with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, attended by the President and First Lady.
President Tinubu was accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; and other senior government officials across finance, trade, defence, and culture portfolios.
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The agreements signed are expected to deepen economic collaboration, promote security partnerships, and create opportunities for cultural exchange, reinforcing the longstanding ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
