The king (right) highlighted the impact of Nigerians across British society, describing them as central to the country’s growth and innovation.
King Charles III has praised the contributions of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom.
The monarch, who spoke at a royal banquet organised in honour of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, highlighted the impact of Nigerians across British society, describing them as central to the country’s growth and innovation.
“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,” he said.
King Charles also shared a light-hearted moment from a recent reception at St. James’s Palace, where he hosted Nigerians in the diaspora.
“Only last week, I was delighted to host a rather lively group of them to a jollof and tea party at St. James’s Palace. I was firmly assured that the jollof was only the best — Nigerian, of course,” he added.
Military Honours
Tinubu commenced his two-day state visit marked by full ceremonial honours on Wednesday.
The strong presence of Nigerians in the UK is also seen as a strategic asset in deepening ties between both countries.
