By DAVID IORJA, Abuja –
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and safely in the Gulf of Guinea.
Tinubu said this when he received the Special Envoy of the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Mbasogo, at the State House, Abuja.
The President in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, reaffirmed the longstanding bilateral ties between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, describing the relations as strong and brotherly.
He recalled his previous meeting with Mbasogo, during which they discussed strategies for enhancing economic relations.
Tinubu said the talk also centre on the context of ocean and marine economy, as well as collaborating to address the challenges posed by climate change.
He expressed confidence that the formal meetings between the two nations would lead to further strengthening of their relationship.
“Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea are brotherly nations, and we enjoy very longstanding mutual relations.
“I am sure when next we meet formally, the relationship between our countries will grow from strength to strength”, he said.
Meanwhile, the Special Presidential Envoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simeon Angue, conveyed a message from Mbasogo requesting a state visit by Tinubu.
The Envoy emphasised the need to revitalise the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission.
He emphasised the importance of fostering greater cooperation in various sectors, including oil and gas and trade.
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