Tinubu Arrives In Saint Lucia For State Visit
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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) 鈥 President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, Saturday evening for the first leg of his two-nation trip to the Caribbean and South America.
鈥嶵his is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga and made available to newsmen in Abuja.
According to Onanuga, 鈥巙pon arrival at Hewanorra International Airport, the President was accorded full military honours and received by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Cyril Charles, and Prime Minister Philip Pierre.
He said the President will officially begin his state visit Sunday with courtesy calls on both the Governor-General and the Prime Minister.
鈥溾嶰n Monday, he will address a special joint session of Saint Lucia鈥檚 Senate and House of Assembly.
鈥庘漈he address will be held at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, in Gros Islet,鈥 he said
鈥嶵he president鈥檚 spokesperson said the event will be attended by Heads of Government from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and top Saint Lucian officials.
鈥嶰ther attendees will include members of the diplomatic corps, the Nigerian community in Saint Lucia, and the OECS Director-General, Dr. Didacus Jules.
鈥嶩e said, following the joint parliamentary session, President Tinubu will host a high-level working luncheon with OECS leaders.
鈥嶵he discussions will focus on strengthening ties between Nigeria and the OECS, particularly in economic cooperation and cultural exchange.
鈥嶵he Nigerian leader is also scheduled to visit the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Castries.
鈥嶵he visit aims to promote academic collaboration and reinforce educational links between Nigeria and Saint Lucia.
鈥嶵he President鈥檚 visit reflects Nigeria鈥檚 ongoing commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with Caribbean nations.
鈥嶢fter concluding his engagements in Saint Lucia, President Tinubu will travel to Brazil for the 2025 BRICS Summit.
鈥嶵he summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro from July 6 to July 7.
鈥嶵he Nigerian leader is attending the BRICS summit at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, in recognition of Nigeria鈥檚 role as a 鈥榩artner country鈥.
鈥嶵he News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 17th BRICS Summit will focus on 鈥淪trengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance鈥.
鈥嶥iscussions will prioritise two key areas: Global South Cooperation and BRICS Partnerships for Social, Economic, and Environmental Development.(NAN)
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