Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has called for closer collaboration between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Budget and Economic Planning to better align Nigeria’s foreign policy with its development goals.
Enikanolaiye made the call during a visit to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, in Abuja.
The meeting focused on ‘strengthening cooperation between the two ministries in areas including foreign policy implementation, national development planning, international partnerships, mission funding, and support for the Renewed Hope Agenda.’
Both sides stressed the importance of improved coordination in engaging development partners and ensuring that diplomatic efforts contribute directly to Nigeria’s economic growth and development priorities.
The visit highlighted the commitment of the two ministries to building stronger institutional ties and promoting a more coordinated approach to government policies.
Officials expressed confidence that the collaboration would enhance policy implementation, support sustainable development, and expand Nigeria’s international partnerships.
