By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark during a courtesy visit at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, June 24.
The European monarch was welcomed at the President’s official residence within the State House, where she was received by President Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Also present at the reception were the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu.
In the company of the Queen was the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen.
Via his official X account, Tinubu said: “It was a distinct privilege to receive Her Majesty Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark today at the Aso Villa in Abuja. Together with the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, we welcomed Her Majesty on this important visit to our country.
“Our conversation was warm, constructive, and forward-looking, grounded in mutual respect and the enduring ties between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Denmark. Her Majesty’s presence here stands as a mark of goodwill, shared values, and a renewed commitment to deeper cooperation across key areas.
“As a government, we remain committed to partnerships that uplift our people, open new opportunities for prosperity, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.”
