*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships while aligning the country’s foreign relations with evolving global trends in trade, politics, and culture

Gnenga Kayode | 绿帽献妻

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and aligning its foreign relations with evolving global trends in trade, politics, and culture.

绿帽献妻 reports聽聽 President Tinubu stated this Monday, September 1, 2025, when he received Vice-President Francia M谩rquez of the Republic of Colombia, in the State House, in Abuja, FCT.

The President also noted that global economic volatility and shifting international policies would necessitate new partners for shared prosperity.

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The Nigerian leader assured the delegation of senior government, business, and diplomatic officials from the South American country that his country would replicate the bilateral agreements signed with Brazil on aviation, and consular issues with Colombia.

He further said that the conclusions of all the bilateral meetings and the agreements signed, under the supervision of the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, would receive speedy attention.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, quoted President to have said: “I believe the Vice-President and his team have done the job.

“Our business opportunities with Colombia have already been enhanced. I support every aspect that you have agreed on.”

Tinubu stated: “Particularly for Colombia, the agreement we entered with Brazil can easily be replicated in aviation, and our diplomatic relations can be enhanced.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will accelerate that.”

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The President urged the business leaders to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and agriculture.

He equally said Nigeria’s youthful and growing population presented a good market, and a skilled workforce to bolster investments.

Speaking at the forum, Vice-President Kashim Shettima remarked that the visit from the Colombian Vice-President would rekindle ancestral connections, earlier disrupted by slavery and colonialism, positioning both countries for a prosperous partnership.

Shettima highlighted the political and cultural similarities that will foster healthy economic collaboration.

In her remarks, the Vice-President Francia M谩rquez of Colombia highlighted several areas for strengthening bilateral relations, including aviation, visas, political consultations, cultural exchanges, and trade.

She stated: “As the first black Vice-President of Colombia, I am extremely delighted to lead this visit to the land of our ancestors.

“Our ancestors were taken away from Africa centuries ago.”

Marquez said her visit would kick-start a long-lasting relationship built on substantial cultural similarity and heritage.

She assured that Columbia’s relations with Nigeria would benefit both countries, particularly in areas, including social justice, gender equality, and inclusivity.

M谩rquez also said: “We have had a meeting with the business leaders in aviation on the need to start direct flights to Colombia.”

The Columbian Vice-President emphasised that Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa and the African Union’s role in restoration and reparation would enhance relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.

In attendance at the meeting, included Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; Coordinating Minister of Finance and Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; and Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the stated added.