President Bola Tinubu and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, have resolved to activate mechanisms aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda.
The two leaders met at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali, where President Tinubu arrived for the Africa CEO Forum.
During the meeting, both heads of state emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), originally signed by both countries in 2021, as a vital platform for advancing shared objectives. They further agreed that Nigeria should host the next meeting of the Commission.
On consular matters, President Tinubu stated that Nigeria would 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 the areas of tourism, illicit drugs, and anti-corruption—underscoring President Tinubu’s commitment to inter-African integration, mutual respect, and shared prosperity.
President Tinubu and President Kagame exchanged ideas on operationalising the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) between their two countries. Both leaders have remained steadfast in their support for the agreement.
Nigeria, which last year established an air cargo corridor with Uganda Airlines, is now in discussions with RwandAir to facilitate greater export opportunities for Nigerian businesses across the continent.
The Africa CEO Forum begins tomorrow.
