First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Set to Preach at Lambeth Palace During UK Trip

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to deliver a sermon at Lambeth Palace on Thursday, March 19, as part of the programme accompanying President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to the United Kingdom. Lambeth Palace, the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and a prominent hub for the Church of England, will serve as the venue for the event, highlighting both the religious and diplomatic significance of the visit. According to information shared by Agence France-Presse, the First Lady will also engage with representatives of the Church of England during her stay in London. This state visit represents Nigeria’s first official engagement of this kind with the United Kingdom in nearly four decades, aimed at reinforcing political, economic, and cultural connections between the two nations. President Tinubu and the First Lady arrived in London on Tuesday via Stansted Airport, initiating a series of high-level meetings. Their agenda includes discussions with King Charles III and Keir Starmer, along with interactions with members of the Nigerian diaspora.