By Queen Mary of Denmark visits Nigeria
Looks to strengthen diplomatic ties
Summary
- Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark meets President Tinubu in Abuja during first official visit to Nigeria
- The closed-door meeting signals deepening Nigeria-Denmark bilateral relations
- Key Nigerian officials and Denmark’s ambassador present at Aso Rock for the historic courtesy call
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 24, 2025, received Her Majesty Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking a key diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Denmark.
The visit was Queen Mary’s first official trip to Nigeria since ascending the Danish throne in 2024.
Accompanied by Denmark’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, the Queen held a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu, who was flanked by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu.
The details of the talks were not disclosed, and no specific agreements were announced, indicating that the royal visit was primarily ceremonial and aimed at reinforcing diplomatic goodwill.
