Nigeria, Colombia Sign Landmark Pact to Deepen Political, Economic Ties

Nigeria and Colombia have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding to boost political, economic and cultural ties.

The deal was signed at the Presidential Villa by Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and Colombia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir.

Vice President Kashim Shettima said both countries must turn their shared potential into real economic gains.

He stressed that Nigeria is diversifying beyond crude oil and urged private sectors to drive trade and investment.

Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez called Nigeria a strategic market and promised stronger cooperation in energy and education.

She also pledged that both nations will work together for peace, social justice and the development of their people.