Nigeria has intensified diplomatic engagements with Angola and Libya, reaffirming its commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation on peace, security, migration management, and regional integration.
These commitments were made on the side-lines of the ongoing African Union Executive Council Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, held separate bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Angola and Libya to advance Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and strengthen partnerships on issues of mutual interest.
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During her meeting with Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria–Angola relations.
The discussions focused on mutual support for the candidatures of both countries in international organisations, peace and security across the African continent, enhanced collaboration through exchange study visits, and preparations for the Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly scheduled to take place in Luanda, Angola, from August 29 to 30, 2026.
The two ministers also discussed visa issuance for Nigerians travelling to Angola for business and tourism, agreeing on the need to facilitate easier movement of people between both countries. They further explored additional areas of cooperation aimed at deepening bilateral relations and advancing shared African priorities.
In a separate bilateral engagement, Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu met with Libya’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Elbaour.
The meeting centred on migration management, the transfer of prisoners, and the prevailing security challenges in the Sahel region.
Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on matters of mutual interest and underscored the importance of enhanced collaboration in tackling irregular migration while promoting regional peace and stability. They also agreed to sustain close diplomatic engagement in advancing shared security and humanitarian objectives.
The bilateral meetings underscore Nigeria’s continued efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with African nations and reinforce collective action on continental peace, security, regional integration, and sustainable development.
