President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today embark on a two-nation diplomatic mission to the Caribbean and South America, with official engagements in Saint Lucia and Brazil, as part of Nigeria’s efforts to expand its influence and strengthen ties within the Global South
According to a issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s first stop will be the island nation of Saint Lucia, where he will undertake a State Visit aimed at deepening Nigeria’s engagement with Caribbean nations, particularly through cultural and economic cooperation under the African Union’s Sixth Region framework, which recognises the African diaspora as vital to Africa’s global partnerships.
During the visit, President Tinubu will hold bilateral meetings with Governor-General Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles and Prime Minister Philip Pierre, and deliver a special address to a joint session of the Saint Lucian Senate and House of Assembly.
The address will take place at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom at Sandals Grande, Gros Islet, and will be attended by Heads of Government of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), senior Saint Lucian officials, diplomats, members of the Nigerian community, and the Director-General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules.
One of the highlights of the Saint Lucia visit will be a high-level working luncheon between President Tinubu and OECS leaders.
Discussions at the gathering are expected to focus on economic partnerships, educational linkages, infrastructure development, and shared prosperity rooted in cultural solidarity between Nigeria and Caribbean states.
The president is also scheduled to visit the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Castries, where he will engage with students and educators to foster stronger academic and research partnerships between Nigeria and the Caribbean region.
“This visit underscores Nigeria’s growing commitment to engaging Caribbean nations more meaningfully, not only through traditional diplomacy but through people-to-people and institutional linkages that promote sustainable development and cultural heritage,” the statement said.
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