An inaugural virtual meeting marking the first high-level engagement between Nigeria and the U.S. under the new American administration, meant to set the stage for continued cooperation on critical global and regional issues has been held.
The meeting which was between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, discussed areas of mutual interest bordering on the two countries.
During the meeting, Tuggar and Landau identified energy, technology, trade, human capital development, security, religious freedom, and immigration, as key areas of interest and cooperation.
This is contained in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister, Alkasim Abdulkadir.
Minister Tuggar reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to partner with the new Trump administration to foster shared goals and enhance bilateral relations.
Emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to structured migration solutions, Tuggar pointed to initiatives such as the Technical Aide Corps (TAC), which deploys Nigerian professionals to other nations to support development efforts.
He stressed that such programmes provide a more organized approach to migration while benefiting both Nigeria and its international partners.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reiterated the United States’ commitment to a strong and enduring partnership with Nigeria, stating the importance of strengthening commercial ties, enhancing security collaboration, and deepening diplomatic engagements.
