Nigeria and EU Strengthen Security and Trade Partnership

Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership, focusing on security, trade, investment, agriculture, innovation, and sustainable development. This commitment was made during a meeting on [date not specified] between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.

They reviewed progress since the Second Nigeria-EU Ministerial Dialogue held in March 2026 and discussed new collaboration opportunities. A significant point was the proposed official visit of President Bola Tinubu to Brussels, with October 2026 being considered for the visit.

Ambassador Mignot announced a €20 million support package under the European Peace Facility to enhance Nigeria's counter-terrorism efforts and a €25 million peace and stabilization program for Nigeria's North-West. Additionally, negotiations are ongoing for the Nigeria-EU Readmission Agreement and a Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Agreement.

Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu welcomed the EU's support and reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to cooperation in various sectors.