The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, arrived in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Colombia.

Naijaonpoint reports that Márquez, who was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by senior Nigerian government officials.

On hand to welcome the Colombian Vice President were the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji; Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure; and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mrs. Zubaida Umar.

According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, discussions between the two countries will encompass governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education, and security.

The Colombian Vice President is leading a delegation of cabinet ministers, senior officials, and private sector leaders who will hold bilateral sessions with their Nigerian counterparts.

A key highlight of the visit will be the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding in critical areas, including women’s empowerment, trade, aviation, agriculture, manufacturing, and culture.

Other activities scheduled include a joint plenary session with both Vice Presidents, the Nigeria–Colombia Business Forum, bilateral government meetings, and high-level private sector engagements facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

The official programme will also feature a special summit on Artificial Intelligence, underscoring the countries’ shared commitment to innovation and technology-driven growth.