President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and King Charles III of the United Kingdom recently met at Buckingham Palace, where they discussed key issues related to climate change, energy security, and bilateral cooperation.
This meeting, which took place on Wednesday, focused on potential collaborations ahead of significant global events like the **COP 29 Summit** in Azerbaijan and the **Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)** in Samoa.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, shared that during the private discussion, President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to tackling climate change while ensuring the country’s energy security.
He underscored the importance of aligning global sustainability efforts with Nigeria’s developmental needs, particularly balancing climate action with energy requirements for a growing population and economy.
The conversation also touched on climate financing, with both leaders expressing interest in building stronger partnerships.
They further discussed Nigeria’s leadership role within Africa and the Commonwealth and how these positions can be used to achieve shared environmental and economic goals.
This marked the first meeting between President Tinubu and King Charles III since they last met during the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai, with Onanuga noting that the latest meeting was held at the King’s request.