Senator Oluremi Tinubu is scheduled to preach at Lambeth Palace in London on Thursday as part of the programme accompanying President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom. The appearance at Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, underscores the First Lady’s longstanding involvement in faith-based activities and public ministry.
During her visit, Mrs. Tinubu is also set to meet with representatives of the Church of England. These meetings are expected to foster dialogue on faith-led initiatives, women’s empowerment, and community development, areas in which she has been actively engaged through her philanthropic and pastoral work in Nigeria.
The state visit marks Nigeria’s first full state visit to the UK in nearly four decades, a diplomatic milestone aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. President Tinubu’s schedule includes high-level talks with King Charles III and the British Prime Minister, and Mrs. Tinubu’s engagements add a significant soft-diplomacy dimension to the trip.
Mrs. Tinubu, an ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has in recent years taken an active role in programmes addressing social welfare and women’s issues. Her preaching at Lambeth Palace and meetings with church leaders are likely to spotlight these priorities and highlight potential areas for cooperation between religious and civic institutions.
The Tinubus arrived in London ahead of the official events, which also feature civic engagements with the large Nigerian diaspora in the UK. The First Lady’s participation in both religious and community activities during the visit aims to complement the state’s diplomatic objectives with people-focused outreach.
