The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have described the recent state visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom as a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations and unlocking key economic opportunities for Nigeria.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the visit undertaken at the invitation of King Charles III reflected growing international confidence in Nigeria under President Tinubu’s leadership.
The group noted that the visit resulted in several bilateral agreements aimed at boosting Nigeria’s economy and attracting foreign direct investment. Among the key outcomes is a £746 million loan deal targeted at revitalising the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, considered critical hubs for Nigeria’s import and export activities.
According to TMV, modernising the ports will significantly enhance revenue generation, improve efficiency in maritime operations, and create employment opportunities for Nigerians.
The statement also highlighted agreements on immigration cooperation, under which both countries will receive deported citizens and offenders who have completed their sentences. It added that the arrangement ensures returnees will retain access to their legally acquired personal belongings—an improvement over previous practices.
TMV further emphasised that the agreements signed during the visit cover migration, border security, and business mobility, all geared toward strengthening cooperation and facilitating increased trade and investment flows between both nations.
Describing the trip as historic, the group noted that it marks the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to the United Kingdom in 37 years, underscoring what it called renewed global recognition of Nigeria’s leadership and strategic importance.
The organisation expressed optimism that the outcomes of the visit would deepen economic ties, enhance security collaboration, and deliver mutually beneficial gains for both countries.
