Nigeria, India sign MoUs to boost cooperation

Nigeria and India have officially signed three Memoranda of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations.

The agreements cover cultural exchange, survey cooperation, and customs collaboration.

The signing ceremony, held on Friday in Abuja, featured Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dumoma Ahmed, and India’s Secretary of Economic Relations, Dammu Ravi, signing on behalf of their respective countries.

In his address, Ahmed highlighted the longstanding partnership between Nigeria and India, emphasising their shared history, cultural ties, and mutual interests in democracy and economic development.

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He noted that the MoUs reflect a commitment to deepening relations, building on recent diplomatic engagements, including President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the G20 Summit and the anticipated visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ahmed underscored the importance of effectively implementing the agreements to maximise their potential benefits for both countries, commending the efforts of the negotiating teams from Nigeria and India.

“Consequently, the MoUs we are signing today in the areas of cultural exchange, customs, and many diverse areas are symbols of our shared vision for growth, innovation, and sustainable development.

“Let me emphasise that the success of these MoUs depends not only on the agreements we sign today but also on the commitment to ensuring the implementation of their provisions.

“I am confident that the relevant stakeholders from both countries will work together to ensure the realisation of this great milestone for the benefit of our people,” he said.