- President Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, are expected to arrive in the UK as guests of the King and Queen Camilla
- Ahead of Tinubu’s arrival, authorities in Windsor have introduced extensive security measures
- Officials confirmed that airspace restrictions around Windsor Castle will be extended on March 18 between 7 a.m. and 11:59 p.m
King Charles III hosted members of the Nigerian community living in Britain on Wednesday evening during a reception held ahead of the upcoming state visit of Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the visit marks the first official state visit by a Nigerian leader to the United Kingdom in 37 years.
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The gathering took place at a royal venue that was not publicly disclosed. Guests were served the popular West African dish Jollof rice while enjoying live music performed by Dele Sosimi alongside the Afrobeats Orchestra.
Sharing details of the event on its official social media platform, the British Royal Family described the evening as a memorable occasion and thanked members of the Nigerian diaspora who attended.
President Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, are expected to arrive in the UK as guests of the King and Queen Camilla for a two-day state visit scheduled from March 18 to March 19, 2026.
The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to Britain was in 1989, when former military president Ibrahim Babangida was hosted for four days by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Ahead of Tinubu’s arrival, authorities in Windsor have introduced extensive security measures.
Thames Valley Police said it is coordinating with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Royal Household and other partners to ensure the visit proceeds safely.
Officials confirmed that airspace restrictions around Windsor Castle will be extended on March 18 between 7 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.
Security deployment will include armed officers, search teams, mounted police, road policing units and resources from Project Servator.
Authorities will also rely on Windsor’s CCTV network and install hostile vehicle mitigation barriers as part of the security operation.
In addition, road closures and parking restrictions will begin on March 17, which may cause temporary traffic disruptions in and around Windsor during the presidential visit.
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