President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Saint Lucia for a state visit.
The Nigerian presidential air plane landed in Vieux Fort at about half past five p.m local time, which is 10: 30 p.m Nigerian time.
President Tinubu was received on arrival at the Hewanorra International Airport by the Governor-General and the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia followed by a welcome ceremony.
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga stated that the Nigerian leader’s visit to the country was part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with Caribbean nations and strengthen South-South cooperation.
During the visit to Saint Lucia, President Tinubu is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on the Governor-General, Cyril Errol Charles, and Prime Minister Philip Pierre.
He is also expected to address the special joint session of the Senate and the House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet.
Discussions between the two countries will focus on specific parameters to deepen cooperation between Nigeria and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS for shared prosperity through economic partnerships and cultural solidarity.
The presidential adviser also added that the
President’s visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Caribbean states, especially within the African Union’s Sixth Region framework, which recognises the African diaspora as an essential partner in the continent’s development.
At the end of the visit to the island State, President Tinubu will proceed to Brazil to participate in the 17th Summit of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro.