Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has extended warm congratulations to Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Her Excellency Kamina Johnson Smith, on the occasion of Jamaica’s 61st Independence Anniversary.
In a statement released by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria joins Jamaica in the spirit of unity, pride, and celebration, looking forward to deepening collaboration between both nations in regional and international fora.
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The two countries share deep historical and cultural ties rooted in a common heritage, resilience, and a shared commitment to the advancement of the African cause in the Diaspora.
Nigeria commends Jamaica’s remarkable achievements in governance, culture, education, sports, and sustainable development, accomplishments that continue to inspire admiration across the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond.
Mutual benefit
Nigeria remains committed to further strengthening bilateral relations with Jamaica, particularly in the areas of:
Enhancing economic cooperation and mutual benefit, Promoting cultural exchange and knowledge sharing
Fostering people-to-people connections and tourism development, encouraging collaboration in sports development and competition, celebrating shared heritage and promoting cultural diversity.
Nigeria and Jamaica look forward to working together toward shared goals of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development in regional and international fora, including the Commonwealth and the United Nations.
Lateefah Ibrahim