In a significant step towards reinforcing diplomatic relations, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, held an inaugural virtual meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau.
Nigeria’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, highlighted that Minister Tuggar emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to structured migration solutions.
In his remarks, “These initiatives, like the Technical Aide Corps (TAC), provide a more organized approach to migration, benefiting both Nigeria and its international partners”.
The minister also reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with the new Trump administration to foster shared goals and enhance bilateral relations.
On his part, Deputy Secretary Landau reiterated the U.S. commitment to a strong and enduring partnership with Nigeria, underscoring the importance of expanding commercial ties, enhancing security collaboration, and deepening diplomatic engagement.
According to him,“The United States remains fully committed to a prosperous and secure future for both our nations,” Landau remarked.
This meeting marks the first high-level engagement between Nigeria and the U.S. under the new American administration, setting the stage for continued cooperation on critical global and regional issues.
This bilateral meeting comes amidst president Trump’s harsh tariff wars.
