x

Prince Charles and Camilla Arrive Abuja

By Jennifer Y Omiloli

The Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, Prince Charles; and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, have arrived Abuja for a three day visit to Nigeria.

They arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at exactly 1.10pm Tuesday and were received by Senior Nigerian and British officials.

Prince Charles and his wife, who are in Nigeria as part of a 9-day tour of some African countries, are expected to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari before meeting with various segments of the Nigerian society including traditional rulers, women and entrepreneurs, among others.

Mr Paul Arkwright, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, announced in Abuja on Sunday that Prince Charles would engage in peace-building activities, including addressing the persistent attacks of herdsmen on farming communities in Nigeria.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ahead of the visit, Arkwright said that one of the events on the agenda was for Prince Charles to discuss practical solutions to alleviating the tensions, arising from the activities of herdsmen.

He noted that the visit was also aimed at strengthening the existing ties between Nigeria and Britain as members of the Commonwealth.

The duchess is also to engage in literary activities with children and some Nigerian authors, while the prince would meet with traditional rulers and hold peace-building meeting with Nigerian youth ambassadors.

It was earlier reported that Prince Charles, his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have begun African tour and Nigeria is one of the countries, they would be visiting.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

NCSP DG Urges Legislative Action to Deepen Nigeria-China Economic Cooperation

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr....

Shendam LGA Chair Nshe Vows to Boost IGR, Unveils Continental Hotel Vision

By Israel Adamu, Jos The Executive Chairman of Shendam Local...

Yelwata Killings: Para-Mallam Foundation Seeks Justice, Offers Aid

By Israel Adamu, Jos The Gideon and Funmi Para-Mallam Peace...

Bayelsa Governor Vows Justice for Kidnapped Judge, Celebrates Sagbama’s Loyalty

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has...

The Sokoto State Police Command has apprehended a notorious vandal, Aminu Umar

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto  A resident of Gidan Igwai area...

Gov Alia Fires Special Adviser Over Sextortion, Cyberbulling , Blackmail 

By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi  Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth...

Kogi Poly withdraws 273, Expels 6 over malpractices, poor  performance

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Kogi State Polytechnic has  withdrawn...

Plateau body   condemns attack on travelers in Mangu

Seeks Justice for victims  Insists  act is not part of...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img