Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries, focusing on trade, visa arrangements, and broader African integration.
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The two leaders met Wednesday at Rwanda’s Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali, ahead of the Africa CEO Forum set from 14 to 15 May.
According to a statement from Tinubu’s office, the talks centered on reviving dormant bilateral mechanisms and cutting barriers to commerce and movement.
A key outcome was the decision to reactivate the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission, a framework set up in 2021 to coordinate joint priorities. Nigeria will host the next session.
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On travel, Tinubu said Nigeria would consider matching Rwanda’s existing 30-day visa-free entry policy for Nigerians. He framed the move as part of a wider push to boost people-to-people links across the continent.
The presidents also reviewed active memoranda of understanding covering tourism, drug trafficking, and anti-corruption, calling for faster execution of the commitments already on paper.
Both leaders restated support for the African Continental Free Trade Area, agreeing to work toward making it fully operational between Nigeria and Rwanda.
However, the discussions included expanding export routes for Nigerian firms, with talks underway with RwandAir to improve air cargo links. Nigeria is also exploring similar logistics deals, including with Uganda Airways.
The meeting comes as African leaders and investors gather in Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum, where trade and investment integration are high on the agenda.
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