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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU FELICITATES MUSLIMS ON EID-EL-FITR, URGES RENEWED PATRIOTISM As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. President Tinubu enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of the holy month, which emphasise piety, empathy, and unity among humanity. "We have a lot to draw from the noble lessons of Ramadan, especially at a time like this. We must continue to abide by the virtues of piety, selflessness, perseverance, kindness and compassion beyond this period," he said. President Tinubu urged all Muslim faithful to extend a hand of kindness to the needy of all faiths, to further show unity and camaraderie. The President also tasked Muslim leaders to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace and prosperity to prevail in the country. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) March 19, 2026

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU FELICITATES MUSLIMS ON EID-EL-FITR, URGES RENEWED PATRIOTISM As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. President Tinubu enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of the holy month, which emphasise piety, empathy, and unity among humanity. "We have a lot to draw from the noble lessons of Ramadan, especially at a time like this. We must continue to abide by the virtues of piety, selflessness, perseverance, kindness and compassion beyond this period," he said. President Tinubu urged all Muslim faithful to extend a hand of kindness to the needy of all faiths, to further show unity and camaraderie. The President also tasked Muslim leaders to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace and prosperity to prevail in the country. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) March 19, 2026

British exporters get a major boost as the UK and Nigeria agree a £746 million deal to modernise key trading ports. Find out more about how government-backed finance is helping UK manufacturing to thrive on the global stage 👉 gov.uk/government/new…

Key Quotes from the State Banquet Speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom. 🇳🇬🇬🇧 @asovilladigital | @officialABAT | @UKinNigeria #StateVisit #NigeriaUK #PartnershipsThatWork #RoyalVisit

I’m. London, I caught with Ogbeni Dipo. A supporter of the Renewed Hope Vision. Thank you for your work.

“As I walk through this hall, I see the true spirit of Nigeria - I see a people who take the best of the world in terms of techniques and infuse them into the ancient, unbreakable rhythm of our old heritage. This is the Nigeria I know; this is what we are all hoping to build. Our administration's mantra is 'renewed hope'; it will come to renew everybody's hope. We have navigated our way out of the dark tunnel of economic uncertainty and the hopelessness of the past. Monetary challenges are not about the people surrounding the indices, but about us generating those indices. It is about our determination to say who we are and where we are headed. We must embrace what is positive about Africa, particularly Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu in London

President Tinubu today witnessed the signing of a £746 million financing agreement between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, led by Wale Edun, and Citi Bank to modernise Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos.

The hardest part of any reform programme is not the policy. It is getting the world to believe it. Nigeria appears to have crossed that threshold. At The Africa Capital Forum in London, development finance institutions, global banks, and sovereign credit analysts delivered a consistent verdict: the reforms of the last two years have changed the investment calculus on Nigeria. Inflation is down. Reserves are up. The foreign exchange market works. The banking sector is being rebuilt for a bigger economy. S&P Global moved Nigeria to positive outlook. Long-term investors are shifting from debt to equity. The trillion-dollar economy is no longer a government ambition. It is becoming a market expectation. ~ Speakers at The Africa Capital Forum say

President Bola Tinubu and British PM Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

Nigerian President 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗞 𝗣𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲r as he prepares to witness the signing of the £746m Nigeria-UK port deal, boosting trade and refurbishing Lagos and Tin Can Island ports.

My Opinion Piece in the International Policy Digest on the UK-Nigeria : What Nigeria Wants from London Now intpolicydigest.org/what-nigeria-w…

So as I close, Mr President, in anticipation of Eid El-Fitr in Nigeria and across the world, I can only wish you and the millions of Muslims in our countries, Eid Mubarak. And, in doing so, let me propose a toast, To the President and people of Nigeria – “Naija No Dey Carry Last!” (Nigerians Never Come Last) 3/3

…The friendship between our two countries, Mr President, is a partnership of equals that has brought us both enormous benefits. It has been described to me as a deeply spiritual connection – beyond churches and mosques – a deep bond through which we have strengthened our shared security, ensured our economies are more prosperous, and empowered each other to believe in a more hopeful future. The many dynamic connections between our two nations have deep roots and yet I do not pretend that those roots are without a shadow. There are chapters in our shared history that I know have left some painful marks. I do not seek to offer words that dissolve the past, for no words can. But I do believe, as I know you believe, Mr President, that history is not merely a record of what was done to us – it is a lesson in how we go forward together to continue building a future rooted in hope and growth for all, and worthy of those who bore the pains of the past. This afternoon, in another part of the Castle, Mr President, you and I witnessed one such example of how we are learning from one another when we met leaders of the British Christian and Muslim communities. The gathering was a deeply meaningful symbol of what Nigeria has long shown: that people of different faiths can, do, and must live alongside one another, in peace, in harmony and in shared purpose. It was also a timely reminder of the importance of standing with you – and in us strengthening your Quick Reaction Forces, or in providing food, nutrition and protection services in Northern Nigeria – when challenges disturb the age-old balance between these communities. Your nation, Mr President, is an economic powerhouse, a cultural force and an influential diplomatic voice from a continent that is playing an increasingly important role in the world. In a vastly interconnected global environment, one that is changing at unimaginable speed, that leadership brings responsibility – and opportunity. I heed the Yoruba wisdom – and forgive me if I say it in English… that “rain does not fall on one roof alone”. As you observed so astutely before the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in 2024, “if we didn’t have this global alliance… of fifty-six member states, 2.7 billion people and a combined G.D.P. forecast soon to surpass twenty trillion U.S. dollars… there would be a need to create one”. I believe firmly that, when rain clouds gather, we can tighten the grip of friendship between us and, in so doing, reinforce the central role of the Commonwealth in our shared future. As the world changes, these are lessons we must heed now more than ever. As the Hausa saying goes, “when the music changes, so does the dance”. We can learn from Nigeria, and the best of the U.K. and Nigeria’s partnership, and harness the advantage that comes from our common languages, our similar legal systems, and the web of cultural ties and spiritual connections that provide such deep trust between us, and look to the future and learn new dance steps, together. Mr President, you have spoken, in particular, of the importance of expanding intra- Commonwealth trade by creating shared standards, regulatory and digital alignment, and removing barriers that deter investment – as the U.K. and Nigeria’s Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership is just such an example – so that our economies can grow, in harmony with Nature, and create the millions of jobs our citizens need. So as we look towards C.H.O.G.M this year, I hope far from being past its time we can demonstrate that the Commonwealth’s time has come, as you so rightly said. In achieving that, my wife and I will gain strength from seeing Nigeria take her rightful place at the heart of the Commonwealth and to standing alongside you as a friend, who believes the future is best when built together. As the Igbo say, “Knowledge is never complete two heads are better than one”. 2/3

A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU, Wednesday 18th March 2026 Your Excellency, Mr President, and Distinguished First Lady, Ekabo. Se Daaa Daa Ni. (Greetings! I hope you are well.) My wife and I are delighted to welcome you to Windsor Castle here on this occasion. We are most grateful to you for travelling during this holy month which, I acknowledge, is no small sacrifice, and so it is my particular pleasure to wish you, Mr President, peace, blessings, and an abundance of joy. Ramadan Mubarak! During my most recent visit to Nigeria in 2018, when I was fortunate enough to be able to spend some time with your highly respected traditional leaders, the Sultan of Sokoto, the Ooni of Ife, Onitsha, Warri, and The Emir of Kano, it was self-evident that while the warmth of the Nigerian welcome remains constant, the country itself is transforming at a remarkable pace. Nigeria hasn’t merely changed. It has arrived. Yours is now a nation of over two hundred and thirty million people, half of whom are under eighteen, with the energy, ingenuity, ambition and resolve to address the great challenges of our age. We in the United Kingdom are blessed that so many people of Nigerian heritage, having chosen Britain as their home, are now at the heart of British life through excelling at the highest levels of business, technology, academia, law, science, sport, literature and the arts, and public service. I have met so many of these quiet heroes in our schools, businesses, National Health Service and universities, including countless young people who have flourished through the work of my King’s Trust over the last fifty years. Only last week, I was delighted to host a rather lively group of them for a ‘Jollof and Tea’ Party, at St. James’s Palace. I was firmly assured that the Jollof was only the best: Nigerian, of course… or perhaps Ghanaian or Senegalese. Diplomatically I cannot remember! But who could have imagined that, when I first visited Nigeria thirty-six years ago today, so many of those I might have met would have gone on to have such an impact in the United Kingdom. From Afrobeats filling our concert halls and Nollywood captivating our screens, to stars competing in our Premier League and adjudicating our highest courts, so much of Britain's culture is, in truth, profoundly enriched by Nigeria. Whether they are Nigerians who have chosen Britain as their adopted place to invest, trade or study, or Britons who cherish their personal connection to Nigeria, they all represent a living bridge of over half a million people who connect our nations, Mr President, and help make our cultures richer, our shared security stronger and our economies more prosperous. We are proud that so many great examples of this living bridge join us this evening. As the connections between our nations deepen every day, so too do the economic ties. Your visit has provided the opportunity to celebrate the fact that Nigeria is investing in Britain’s future as much as Britain is investing in Nigeria’s – leading Nigerian banks have chosen the City of London as a global base, examples of the best Nigerian companies have listed on London’s Stock Exchange, and U.K. Export Finance is supporting investment in Nigeria’s ports. In education, British schools and universities are opening their doors in Nigeria, and British and Nigerian technology companies are forming ever closer partnerships. I was pleased to see that visitors from Nigeria spent £178 million in Britain in 2024, and 251,000 people from Britain travelled to Nigeria and spent just as much, in return. In January of this year, Nigeria became the United Kingdom’s biggest export market in Africa and whilst I hear that in Nigeria the phrase ‘Made in U.K.’ has always symbolised the highest quality, it evidently now has a distinctively Nigerian flavour… 1/2

My interview on Sky News. President Tinubu’s transformational leadership has brought Nigeria out of relative obscurity to the limelight of global diplomacy to be courted. I said more on security

🗣️ "In fighting terrorism, which is transnational, Nigeria needs strong allies like the UK and U.S." Sunday Dare, special adviser to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, tells ＠SkyYaldaHakim during the president's two-day state visit to the UK. 🌍 trib.al/zff6Z7W #nigeriastatevisit

Dateline: London. Wednesday Night : My interview with Sky News Anchor Yelda in the London Studio where I spoke about the significance of President Tinubu’s State Visit to the UK and ongoing efforts to defeat terrorism in Nigeria. ⁦@officialABAT⁩ ⁦@OfficialAPCNg⁩

Your Majesty, I am confident that the friendship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will continue to grow.    Finally, Your Majesty, I wish to express Nigeria’s deep gratitude to this great nation for the refuge and support it extended during the dark years of military dictatorship. Like many Nigerians involved in the pro-democracy struggle, I found safety here, and I recall that my residence was placed under Metropolitan Police surveillance for protection following threats from agents of the junta. That solidarity remains etched in our collective memory, and it is deeply humbling for me to stand before Your Majesty today as the President of a democratic Nigeria.   On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I thank Your Majesty, Her Majesty The Queen, Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, other members of the Royal Family, and the people of the United Kingdom for their longstanding friendship.    In the spirit of friendship and our shared destiny, I invite you all to raise a glass with me:   To the special bond between Nigeria and the United Kingdom,  and to the bright future that we shall build together.   God bless His Majesty The King. God bless Nigeria.  God bless the United Kingdom.  Thank you very much.