Nigeria and the Czech Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, industrialisation, and sustainable development.
The commitment was reiterated during a meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, Tomas Vyprachticky, in Abuja.
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According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, during the meeting, Ambassador Vyprachticky congratulated the Minister on her appointment and conveyed the goodwill of the Czech government towards continued engagement with Nigeria.
He reaffirmed the Czech Republic’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Nigeria in key sectors including agriculture, investment, industrialisation, healthcare, renewable energy, education, innovation, and technical cooperation.
The envoy described Nigeria as a strategic partner with significant political and economic potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, noting that the Czech Embassy in Abuja remains actively involved in promoting government-to-government and business-to-business partnerships aimed at boosting economic cooperation.
Officials of the Czech Embassy also highlighted ongoing developmental and commercial projects across several Nigerian states, including Taraba, Delta, Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Plateau, Lagos, Rivers, and Zamfara.
Particular attention was drawn to the delivery of nearly 1,000 specially designed tractors and agricultural equipment to Taraba State in 2024. The equipment, designed by engineers from both countries, was aimed at supporting mechanised farming and improving agricultural productivity.
In her remarks, Odumegwu-Ojukwu recalled the longstanding cordial relations between Nigeria and the former Czechoslovakia, especially in industrialisation, technical cooperation, educational exchange programmes, and machinery supply.
She commended the Czech Republic for its developmental contributions to Nigeria and stressed the need to institutionalise bilateral engagements through stronger coordination mechanisms.
The Minister therefore proposed the revitalisation of bilateral frameworks, including the establishment of a Joint Commission mechanism to coordinate cooperation in critical sectors such as trade, agriculture, defence, education, technology, and industrial development.
Both countries expressed satisfaction with the steady growth in Nigeria-Czech Republic relations and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic engagement and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
