Nigerian Students at Middlesex University to Honour Tinubu During UK Visit as Investors Signal Interest in Nigeria
Nigerian students at Middlesex University in London have concluded plans to honour Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during his forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom, in recognition of his administration’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s global economic partnerships.
The proposed recognition is being coordinated by Prince Kamari Ademiluyi, International Economic Advisor to the Royal Family and Kingdom of Ile-Ife and founder of the UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE), a platform focused on promoting trade and investment relations between the United Kingdom and African countries.
In a communication addressed to the Office of the President in Abuja, Ademiluyi explained that members of the Nigerian student community at the London-based institution—many of whom are studying fields such as technology, finance, business and innovation—intend to present the recognition award to President Tinubu as a gesture of appreciation for his leadership and international engagement on behalf of Nigeria.
According to him, the initiative reflects the students’ desire to acknowledge the administration’s commitment to economic reform and global partnerships, while also demonstrating the diaspora community’s interest in contributing to Nigeria’s development.
Beyond the recognition event, Ademiluyi also indicated that there are ongoing efforts to facilitate strategic investment conversations during the President’s visit. Through the UKATE platform, he said introductions could be arranged between the Nigerian government and potential international investors.
Among the organisations that have reportedly expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in Nigeria are J.P. Morgan and a United Kingdom–based global wealth family office. The investors are said to be considering potential capital contributions to sectors aligned with Nigeria’s development priorities, including infrastructure, innovation and enterprise development.
Ademiluyi noted that any engagement would be conducted under the guidance and leadership of the Nigerian presidency to ensure alignment with the country’s long-term economic agenda.
He further stated that organisers are ready to work with the President’s protocol and advisory teams to ensure that any recognition ceremony or investment meeting fits within the official schedule and diplomatic framework of the visit.
President Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom is expected to include engagements with stakeholders across government, business and the Nigerian diaspora as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy and attract foreign investment into Africa’s largest economy.
