Global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change dominated the discussions between President Bola Tinubu with King Charles III.

The private meeting, which was at the request of the King, held on Wednesday at the Buckingham Palace in London.

It was the two leaders’ first meeting one year after they met in Dubai at the COP28 Climate Summit.

The President and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.

Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives, whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.

The two leaders also shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest in strengthening partnerships by harnessing Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth.