Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Paul Kagame have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda, with a focus on trade, mobility, and regional integration.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu met Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali during his visit for the Africa CEO Forum.
Both leaders agreed on the need to reactivate the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), established in 2021, as a framework for advancing cooperation between the two countries.
Tinubu also indicated that Nigeria would consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free entry policy for Nigerian citizens, in line with efforts to promote Pan-African integration.
The two presidents discussed the implementation of existing Memoranda of Understanding covering tourism, anti-corruption efforts, and combating illicit drugs, while reaffirming commitment to deeper continental cooperation.
They also explored ways to operationalise the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance cross-border trade and investment.
Nigeria is currently in talks with RwandAir to expand air cargo connectivity and support Nigerian exporters across African markets, following a similar arrangement previously reached with Uganda Airlines.
