Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, pays visit to Tinubu
Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, visited President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at the Defence House on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Tinubu and Blair in a warm ahnd shake
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A reliable source within Tinubu's camp confirmed Blair's visit, stating that the former British leader had arrived in the country for a "crucial diplomatic meeting" with the two-term governor of Lagos State.
The exact details of the discussion remain undisclosed, but it is believed to be aimed at fostering a stronger bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
The source also revealed that last week, Asiwaju received a phone call from the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, highlighting the growing international attention on Nigeria's new administration.
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Accompanying Asiwaju Tinubu at the meeting were Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima. Their presence indicates the significance of the gathering and suggests a collaborative approach towards addressing the challenges that lie ahead.
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