Nigeria and Mauritania Strengthen Bilateral Ties

On June 19, 2026, Nigeria and Mauritania reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership during a meeting in Abuja. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Dunoma Umar, who welcomed H.E.

Moham Salem Ould Merzoug, the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs. The discussions emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration among African nations to address contemporary challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, regional peace, security, and economic growth.

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed support for Mauritania's candidacy for the Secretary-General position of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral and multilateral engagements, particularly in trade and economic cooperation, to advance peace, security, stability, and sustainable development across the African continent.