Minister Enikanolaiye Meets Nigeria-São Tomé Authority

On Monday, July 27, 2026, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Authority (NSTPJDA) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located in Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. The delegation, led by Mr.

Mohammed Lawal Ibrahim, the Executive Director (Finance and Administration) and Chairman of the Authority, briefed the Minister on the Authority's mandate, governance structure, and activities. They sought the Ministry's continued policy guidance and strategic support for advancing the objectives of the Joint Development Zone.

The NSTPJDA was established under a bilateral treaty between Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe to coordinate the exploration and management of petroleum and natural resources in the Gulf of Guinea. Ambassador Enikanolaiye expressed support for the Authority's role in promoting bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to strengthening the Joint Development Authority for regional cooperation and sustainable resource management.