Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will leave Abuja on Saturday for London In order to represent Nigeria at a variety of events on Sunday and Monday, including the State burial for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom,
“Prof. Osinbajo departs Abuja today and will join members of the Royal Family, world leaders – including members of the Commonwealth, Heads of State, Governors-General, Prime Ministers, and foreign royal families – at the ceremonies, including the funeral service scheduled to hold at Westminster Abbey on Monday,” a statement signed by the VP’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, read on Saturday.
In the age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Scotland’s Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
She ruled the United Kingdom for 70 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch until her death.
Akande added, “Ahead of the funeral service, the Vice President will be among guests and dignitaries to be received by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, at a reception in Buckingham Palace on Sunday.
“Earlier on that day, the VP will hold a bilateral meeting with the UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly.”
The Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria after Monday’s State Funeral.
