Abuja and Kigali have resolved to activate mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between them.
Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued on Thursday stated that was part of resolutions arrived at by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda shortly after Nigerian president arrive and Tinubu met with Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa, Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum.
The African CEO meeting, according to Onanuga begins on Friday.
The two African leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), originally signed by both countries in 2021, as a vital platform for advancing their shared objectives.
They further agreed that Nigeria should host the next meeting of the Commission.
Reviewing consular matters, Tinubu stated that Nigeria will seriously consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free status for Nigerians in the spirit of Pan-Africanism.
The two presidents also discussed the activation of pending Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in areas of tourism, Illicit Drugs, and anti-corruption—underscoring Tinubu’s commitment to inter-African integration, mutual respect, and shared prosperity.
The two presidents exchanged ideas towards operationalising the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) between the two countries. The leaders have remained steadfast in their support for this agreement.
Nigeria, which last year established an air cargo corridor with Uganda Airways, is now in discussions with RwandAir to facilitate greater export opportunities for Nigerian businesses across the continent.
