A Professor of Security and Strategy at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State, Abiodun Oluwadare, has said President Bola Tinubu’s planned official visit to the United Kingdom will serve as a major turning point in Nigeria–UK relations.
He noted that the invitation marked a significant milestone, coming nearly four decades after Nigeria had such a high-level state engagement with the UK.
The don stated that the visit could boost Nigeria’s economic outlook by reopening discussions on trade diversification and foreign investments, particularly in sectors such as technology, renewable energy, agriculture, education, and digital infrastructure.
Oluwadare stated this in a statement titled, “President Tinubu’s UK Visit: Socio-Economic, Security, and Strategic Implications for Nigeria and the United Kingdom,” made available to our correspondent on Friday.
He stressed that the trip would go beyond ceremonial diplomacy, saying it would present an opportunity for both nations to reset bilateral ties rooted in history and shared interests.
The don added that stronger collaboration between UK technical institutions and Nigerian universities could help tackle youth unemployment.
The statement partly read, “President Tinubu’s visit provides an occasion to negotiate safe, legal migration pathways, bilateral labour mobility agreements, and diaspora investment schemes. A well-managed diaspora engagement strategy could translate remittances into productive domestic investment, strengthening Nigeria’s external reserves and economic resilience.
