President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President, Paul Kagame have advanced bilateral discussions on the implementation of pending Memoranda of Understanding in critical sectors including tourism, anti-narcotics cooperation, and anti-corruption, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to deeper African integration, strategic collaboration, and shared continental prosperity.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed that upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday, President Tinubu met with Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa.
He further said that both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), originally signed by both countries in 2021, as a vital platform for advancing their shared objectives.
They further agreed that Nigeria should host the next meeting of the Commission.
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In reviewing consular matters, Mr Onanuga said President Tinubu asserted Nigeria’s position on reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free status for Nigerians in the spirit of Pan-Africanism.
The two leaders also agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and accelerate the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) between Nigeria and Rwanda, reaffirming their shared commitment to deeper regional economic integration and intra-African trade.
Nigeria, which last year established an air cargo corridor with Uganda Airways, is now in discussions with RwandAir to facilitate greater export opportunities for Nigerian businesses across the continent.
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