A state visit, a strenuous flight, and a visa

Last Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu hosted Germany’s President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. At 11:05 am, Tinubu stood ready as the bagpipers escorted Steinmeier’s motorcade into the Villa’s forecourt. Encounters like these are full of protocols, which can sometimes be exhausting for the leaders involved. A proper welcome? Absolutely! But a