President Bola Tinubu and King Charles Ill have deliberated on innovative approaches to climate financing during a private meeting at Buckingham Palace.
President Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday in London by His Majesty King Charles III and the meeting of the two leaders highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
The two leaders during the meeting shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest in strengthening partnerships by harnessing Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth.
According to a press statement signed on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, it was the first meeting of the two leaders since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit last year, and the latest meeting was at the King’s request.
The statement read, “Both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change.
“President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.
“The President reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.”
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