A reception celebrating the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom was recently held at St James’s Palace, hosted by His Majesty King Charles III.
The event brought together distinguished Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in the UK to recognise the contributions of the diaspora and to highlight the enduring relationship between the two nations.
Among the notable attendees was Toyin Saraki, founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa. The engagement marked her first international appearance following the traditional forty-day mourning period for her father, HRH Otunba Adekunle Ojora, which was observed in accordance with Nigerian cultural traditions.
Saraki described the event as particularly meaningful, noting that it offered an opportunity to reconnect with fellow Nigerians, celebrate the achievements of the diaspora community, and strengthen the longstanding ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
She attended the reception alongside Zelia Bukhari, Director of Global Health Policy and Advocacy at the Toyin Saraki Global Policy and Philanthropy Office.
During the gathering, Saraki also acknowledged the impact of King’s Trust International, commending the organisation’s efforts in supporting young people through professional development, entrepreneurship programmes and capacity-building initiatives across the Commonwealth and beyond.
The reception at St James’s Palace underscored the importance of collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom and celebrated the influence and achievements of Nigerians living and working abroad.
